The University of Olivet

Olivet, MI · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Distant rural

83%Acceptance rate
$21,393Average net price / year
35%Graduation rate
$47,907Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,000Median debt at graduation
892Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$34,068
Total cost of attendance
$47,069
Room & board
$12,567
Books & supplies
$1,200
Average net price
$21,393

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$19,656
$30–48k
$20,442
$48–75k
$20,564
$75–110k
$21,730
$110k+
$24,068

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
83.3%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
35%
First-year retention
61%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$42,637
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$47,907
Median debt (graduates)
$27,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
49%
Students with federal loans
78%

Programs: what graduates earn

7 of 35 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Insurance21$56,027$24,375
Criminal Justice and Corrections21$48,328$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations26$37,035$26,800
Biology, General23$34,415$27,000
Psychology, General17$25,656$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness28$24,879$27,000
Sociology—$45,115—

Students

Undergraduates
892
Graduate students
89
Part-time
4%
Women / men
43% / 57%
White
66%
Hispanic
7%
Black
18%
Asian
1%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
17:1
Avg faculty salary
$57,483 / year
Full-time faculty
100%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.uolivet.edu
Also known as
UO Comets

Most popular fields

  • Natural Resources & Conservation – 2% of degrees
  • Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 2% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 2% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 15% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Olivet?

83.3% of applicants were admitted.

How much does The University of Olivet cost?

The average net price after grants is $21,393 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $34,068 and the full cost of attendance is $47,069.

How much do The University of Olivet graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $47,907 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

35% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.