Home > Michigan > Eaton County > Olivet College

Olivet College

320 South Main Street, Olivet, MI 49076
Tel: (269)749-7000
Private not-for-profit | 1,190 students
View this school's website in a new browser Visit School Website
 Request Information
Olivet College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution. As a small, coeducational college, Olivet takes pride in recognizing its students as individuals. The campus features three residence halls, a campus-wide wireless network, computer labs, newly remodeled library, and a new athletic and recreation facility. Students have the opportunity to participate in more than 20 student organizations and 11 Greek societies.

School Overview:

Olivet College
CountyEaton County, MI
Title IV EligibleParticipat
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
Institution LevelFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		63 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment1,190 students1,633 students
# Full-Time Students		1,018 students1,434 students
# Part-Time Students		172 students137 students
 
# Undergraduate Students		1,152 students 1,507 students
# Graduate Students		38 students129 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		-1%
% Asian		-2%
% Hawaiian		-1%
% Hispanic		2%3%
% Black		8%6%
% White		89%84%
% Two or more races		1%2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$21,971$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$21,971$24,744
 
Tuition$27,500
Tuition NotesFull year, includes
Percent Admitted53%64%
SAT Reading (25-75%)480-550450-570
SAT Math (25-75%)435-490460-573
ACT English (25-75%)16-2319-25
ACT Math (25-75%)17-2318-25
ACT Composite (25-75%)18-2320-25

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1844, Olivet College is located in south central Michigan, 30 miles south of Lansing and 125 miles west of Detroit. It sits on a rolling hilltop shaded by huge maple and oak trees in the city of Olivet, a community of about 1,700 people.
  • Olivet College presently offers 28 programs leading to the baccalaureate degree, a master of arts in teaching degree, and dual degree programs with two higher education institutions in Michigan. Olivet College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Olivet considers extracurricular activities including jobs, athletics, and campus and community activities as integral to, not apart from, each student’s educational experience. We encourage and reward involvement in these activities because they provide rich opportunities for learning the same critical skills that are taught in the academic curriculum.
Related School Videos
Olivet College #GivingTuesday 1:01

Olivet College #GivingTuesday
3 years ago

sOCial distancing - Episode 7: Beth Romeo | Olivet College 33:46

sOCial distancing - Episode 7: Beth Romeo | Olivet College
1 month ago

Olivet College Football Highlights 2019 11:44

Olivet College Football Highlights 2019
1 year ago

OC Social Media | Olivet College 0:42

OC Social Media | Olivet College
4 years ago

View more school videos

Nearby Schools:

Olivet College
0 mi. away
Albion College
16.5 mi. away
Kalamazoo College
36.1 mi. away
Calvin College
47.4 mi. away

View all schools in: Michigan, Eaton , Olivet, Zip 49076

Recent Articles:

Evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college
Published January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.

Why choose a liberal arts college?
This article explores the many reasons to choose a liberal arts college over a public university or technical college.

History of a Liberal Arts Education
This is a short history of a liberal arts education from ancient antiquity to modern day liberal arts colleges.

  • More articles: About Liberal Arts Colleges

    • REQUEST FREE
    ADMISSIONS INFORMATION:

    I am a:
    Email:
    Parent or guardian name:
    First name:
    Middle name:
    Last name:
    Student date of birth:
    Country of citizenship:
    Student is:
    Target start date:
    Name of current school:
    School type:
    Applying for financial aid?:

    Please describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student.

    Address:
    City:
    Country:
    State:
    Zip:

    (enter "N/A" if not applicable)
    Phone:

    Allow other schools to send me information. Share your information with all schools on our site and let them send you brochures.

    Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information.You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

    Most Popular Articles:

    • What is a Liberal Arts College?
      A liberal arts college is a four-year higher-learning institution, usually found in the United States. These colleges emphasize a broad undergraduate education.
    • Choosing A Liberal Arts College
      You've decided to attend a liberal arts college. Congratulations. There are a number of factors to consider when deciding which liberal arts college to attend and you might not know where to begin. It is important to ensure that the college you select is one that will meet your personal needs as well as your educational ones. Following are some guidelines to help you determine which liberal arts college is best for you.
    • Characteristics of a Liberal Arts College
      This article explains the characteristics of a liberal arts institution. It also offers insight into the admissions process for liberal arts colleges.
    • History of a Liberal Arts Education
      This is a short history of a liberal arts education from ancient antiquity to modern day liberal arts colleges.
    • Why choose a liberal arts college?
      This article explores the many reasons to choose a liberal arts college over a public university or technical college.
    • More articles: About Liberal Arts Colleges

    Note: Data has been gathered from the Dept. of Education, schools, and commercial data sources.