Olivet College: Statistics

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# 6096 of 14,131 In the World
# 1681 of 2,597 In North America
# 1594 of 2,496 In the United States
# 40 of 1 In Olivet
# 6010 of 6,257 For Art & Design
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Acceptance rate

83%

Average SAT

1,008

Average ACT

20

Avg. cost to attend

$19,362 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Undergraduates

932

Graduates

47

Male:Female Ratio

56:44

Religion

United Church of Christ

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Olivet College has an acceptance rate of 83% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 83% 83% 83%
Applicants 1,516 867 646
Admissions 1,262 713 546
Freshmen enrolled full time 257 170 87

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
SAT/ACT Neither required nor recommended
TOEFL Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 66%
â–  Hispanic 7%
â–  Black or African American 18%
â–  Two or more races 7%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Olivet College.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Olivet College majors

Olivet College has granted 179 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs, and 17 master's across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Olivet College.

Major Bachelor Master
Business Administration and Management, General 24 17
Psychology, General 21 -
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 18 -
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 16 -
Insurance 15 -
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 14 -
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 14 -
Performance and Sport Psychology 8 -
Broadcast Journalism 6 -
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 6 -
Actuarial Science 5 -
Environmental Science 5 -
Accounting 4 -
Financial Planning and Services 3 -
History, General 3 -
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 3 -
Music, General 3 -
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 -
English Language and Literature, General 2 -
Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General 2 -
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General 2 -
Graphic Design 1 -
Pre-Art Therapy 1 -
Sociology and Anthropology 1 -
Grand Total 179 17

Publications & Citations

Olivet College has published 187 scientific papers with 983 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, History, Computer Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Art & Design, Engineering, and Physics.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

26 Notable alumni

Alexander M. Campbell

1. Alexander M. Campbell

1907-1975 (aged 68)
lawyer
Alexander Morton Campbell was an Indiana lawyer who served in the United States Department of Justice as Assistant U.S. Attorney General for the Criminal Division, formally from August 1948 through December 20, 1949, under Tom C. Clark as U.S. Attorney General (1945–49).
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John Michael Holzinger

2. John Michael Holzinger

1853-1929 (aged 76)
explorer botanist botanical collector
John Michael Holzinger was a German-born American bryologist, expert on the bryoflora of Colorado, and third president of the Sullivant Moss Society.
Charles J. Davis

3. Charles J. Davis

1910-1968 (aged 58)
politician
Charles Jennings Davis was an American politician who served on the Michigan House of Representatives from 1962 to 1968.
Francis H. Dodds

4. Francis H. Dodds

1858-1940 (aged 82)
lawyer politician
Francis Henry Dodds, was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names OCOC Comets
Founded 1844
Motto Pro Christo et HumanitateFor Christ and Humanity
Colors red, white
Academic calendar August to May
Total staff 207
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address 320 South Main Street Olivet, Michigan, 49076 United States
City Population 2,000
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