Olivet College: Review & Facts
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Olivet College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 920 students enrolled. This college was established in 1844 and is the only college located in Olivet, Michigan.Olivet College is affiliated with United Church of Christ.
Academic Offerings
Olivet College will give you the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree or master's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
39
Olivet College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 39 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Criminal Justice, Occupational Therapy, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Olivet College student retention rate is relatively low at 65% (below Michigan average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.
Student Retention
65%
Bad
The graduation rate at Olivet College is low: 49%.Student to faculty ratio at Olivet College is pretty decent - 14:1. Find out more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition price is extremely high, about $31,700 a year. The additional fees at Olivet College not covered by tuition are approximately $400; which comes to a total of $32,100 per year.Read the details about Olivet College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
85%
Easy
According to government data, 1,439 applications were submitted and 1,218 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.
Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Olivet College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$4,200
Medium
Olivet College offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Olivet College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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Grade
D-
Unsafe
Olivet College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 900 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: roughly $4,200 annually.Air Force ROTC programs are available at Olivet College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
ROTC
Available
Available
Yes
Based on the college crime numbers, Olivet College appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Olivet College Location and Address
Postal Address:Olivet College
320 South Main Street
Olivet, Michigan
49076, USA
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