by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 968 undergraduates in 2020, Olivet is a small, private college located in Olivet, Michigan. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Olivet offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Olivet can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Olivet Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Olivet. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Olivet Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Olivet does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Olivet Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Olivet for Veterans Guide.
Olivet offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Olivet has a comparatively small, student body. There were 968 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 887 (91.6%). Part-time attendance was 81 (8.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 887 | 81 | 968 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Olivet is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Olivet #1201 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Olivet by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Olivet Diversity Guide.
Olivet has a total of 438 student athletes, 272 men and 166 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,872,647 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,872,647 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Olivet College Athletics