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Overview of Olivet College

Mission Statement

The mission of Olivet College is to make available to a diverse campus community, an education which will enrich lives intellectually, morally and spiritually. Having gained these qualities through the educational experiences at Olivet College, our hope is that our graduates will embody the Divine art and science of doing good to others as stated by the founding fathers of Olivet College in 1844.

Quick Facts

1,155 students

74% admitted

$20,302 tuition/year

  • 1,037 full time
  • 118 part time
  • 567 men full time
  • 470 women full time
  • 1,016 applied
  • 752 admitted
  • 279 enrolled
  • $20,302 out of state
  • $816 fees
  • $7,000 room & board
  • $1,000 books

At a Glance

Religious affiliation: United Church of Christ
Institution Type: Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting: Rural area, distant from an urban area
Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Semester
1,155 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Emily from New Baltimore, MI
  • 0
  • “olivet has a beautiful campus, along with incredible faculty. individual attention is their main focus, as well as the student's success. there isn't a better place to be.…”

  • Feb-05-2012 » Read More
  • John
  • 0
  • “Like all colleges, it has it's good and it's bad. This is a good college is you want to play sports. The professors and staff are very helpful and you…”

  • May-17-2012 » Read More
  • Katelyn from Jackson, MI
  • 0
  • “Olivet College is a small private school that has a simple campus to maneuver through. Any one who attends Olivet will know everyone and the teachers will know you by…”

  • May-30-2012 » Read More
  • Grace from Saline, MI
  • 0
  • “I recently visited this school, and the campus is so cute! I've never been somewhere where everyone is as genuinely nice as they are at Olivet. Definitely a favorite!…”

  • Sep-21-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 5
  • Stephanie from Hastings, MI
  • Jul-28-2011 I am a current student here

    The college has student activities the rang to cover all personalities you just have to get up and find it. If you don't find one they are accommodating about letting you start one of your own.

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  • 5
  • D'Quan from Lansing, MI
  • Apr-01-2010 I am researching this school and have not visited the campus

    I know I will enjoy myself. From what I hear, this college is a great school in a great city

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