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The University of Olivet

The University of Olivet is a private nonprofit university in a distant rural area with 938 students and a 83% acceptance rate.

Olivet, Michigan · Private nonprofit · Rural, distant · 938 students

NCAA Division III · Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Admission rate

83%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$21,393

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

35%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

57%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$47,907

10 years after entry

Students

938

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$19,656
$30,001–48,000$20,442
$48,001–75,000$20,564
$75,001–110,000$21,730
Over $110,000$24,068

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management24
Psychology21
Biology/Biological Sciences18
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies16
Insurance15
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management14
Exercise Science and Kinesiology14
Performance and Sport Psychology8
Show the other 16 majors
Criminal Justice and Corrections6
Broadcast Journalism6
Actuarial Science5
Environmental Science5
Accounting4
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies3
Music3
Financial Planning and Services3
History3
Computer and Information Sciences2
English Language and Literature2
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences2
Sociology and Anthropology1
Graphic Design1
Pre-Art Therapy1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Other Sports, Rifle

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Rural, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Lansing-East Lansing, MI

479,971 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Capital Region International (LAN)

Nearest hub airport

Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 6.8 of 20

Elevation

933 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

15°F

July high

82°F

Annual snowfall

38.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

6 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$920 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, rural campus, NCAA Division III, similar size