The University of Olivet
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Olivet, Michigan 49076
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
The University of Olivet is a private institution in Olivet with particular strength in business and biology.
A small campus of 918 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,907 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,158.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Thomas Franklin Kane and the faculty of Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan, circa 1898-1900s The first courses began in December 1844.
- •Because President Reuben Hatch's petition for a charter was denied, Olivet became the Olivet Institute, and remained a two-year school until chartered in 1859.
- •The 20th century saw Olivet College become a liberal arts school, with a short-lived attempt at an Oxford-style curriculum from 1934 to 1944.
- •A marker designating the college as a Michigan Historic Site was erected in 1960 by the Michigan Historical Commission.
- •The inscription reads: On February 24, 1844, the Reverend John J.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
25.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Programs (37)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
57%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MI state average