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Olivet College is a Christian, coeducational liberal arts college located in Olivet, Michigan. The college was founded in 1844 by Rev. John J. Shipherd and 39 missionaries. It offers more than 25 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, dual degrees and a master’s degree in Education.
Olivet College is a co-founding member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. It is also a member of the NCAA’s Division III. Athletic teams fielded by Olivet are nicknamed the Comets and participate in sports like basketball, golf, cross country, soccer, swimming & diving, track & field, tennis and volleyball. The college is home to many clubs and organizations, including Greek societies, professional and honor Societies, and co-curricular student organizations.
The campus of Olivet College is in Olivet, MI, 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 science, mathematics, art studies, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission at Olivet College is selective, not open to all who apply.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Olivet College had 1,049 students enrolled (1,001 full-time equivalent).
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 offers students meal plans. Olivet College 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
http://www.olivetcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 49 | insurance, business management, marketing, financial management, financial planning, managerial economics |
| Education and Teaching | 46 | health teaching, education, music teaching, social studies teaching, science teaching, English teaching, math teaching, art education, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 17 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Science | 16 | biology, biological and physical sciences, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Media | 9 | journalism, communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | English, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, social services, history, interdisciplinary studies |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Olivet College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 173 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Olivet College had a total enrollment of 1,049 students (1,001 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 96% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Olivet College offers campus housing for 711 of its 1,001 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Olivet, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,451 | 876 | 60% | 299 | 34% |
| Men | 737 | 448 | 61% | 173 | 39% |
| Women | 708 | 428 | 60% | 126 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 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 | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,234 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,234 |
| Room and board | $ 6,472 |
| Room charge | $ 3,472 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,874 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,776 |
Financial Aid:
Olivet College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 230800)
Olivet College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $56,750 | 3 | $46,348 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $41,940 | 6 | $47,623 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $38,511 | 10 | $41,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $43,953 | 19 | $43,936 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Financial Planning and Services
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
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
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
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Olivet College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | 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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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