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The campus of Olivet College is in Olivet, Michigan, which is a rural area. Its United Church of Christ nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Olivet College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Olivet College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, science, mathematics, art studies, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
Admission at Olivet College is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 53% of those who applied in 2005.
Olivet College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 1,116 students enrolled (1,064 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at Olivet College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Olivet College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Olivet College
320 South Main Street
Olivet, MI 49076
General Phone: (269) 749-7000
Admissions Phone: (269) 749-7635
Financial Aid Phone: (269) 749-7645
http://www.olivetcollege.edu
Olivet College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 30 | social services, English, sociology, history, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 29 | business management, insurance, marketing, financial management, managerial economics |
| Science | 17 | biological and physical sciences, biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 17 | education, speech teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 8 | communication studies, journalism |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Olivet College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 132 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 17 | 1 |
In 2005, Olivet College had a total enrollment of 1,116 students (1,064 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 91% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Olivet College offers campus housing for 614 of its 1,064 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Olivet, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,037 | 546 | 53% | 329 | 60% |
| Men | 570 | 300 | 53% | 198 | 66% |
| Women | 467 | 246 | 53% | 131 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (269) 749-7635
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,464 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,464 |
| Room and board | $ 5,480 |
| Room charge | $ 2,980 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 720 |
Financial Aid:
Olivet College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 230800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (269) 749-7645
Olivet College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $54,882 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $45,276 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $43,141 | 10 | $33,750 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $46,669 | 16 | $38,055 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Insurance
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Speech Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Olivet College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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