# The University of Olivet

Private nonprofit college in Olivet, MI. IPEDS ID 171599.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-olivet · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/the-university-of-olivet.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 83% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $21,393 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 35%; beats 10% of MI colleges and 19% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $47,907; beats 29% of MI colleges and 34% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $13,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,656 |
| 30-48k | $20,442 |
| 48-75k | $20,564 |
| 75-110k | $21,730 |
| 110k+ | $24,068 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.29 years on average (28% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $47,907 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,656 | $84,324 | 5.8 years |
| 30-48k | $20,442 | $87,696 | 6.0 years |
| 48-75k | $20,564 | $88,220 | 6.1 years |
| 75-110k | $21,730 | $93,222 | 6.4 years |
| 110k+ | $24,068 | $103,252 | 7.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $47,069
- Tuition and fees: $34,068
- Housing and meals: $11,886; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,417 applicants, 1,376 admitted, 334 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 83%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 97%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (33 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $37,035 | $63,380 | $27,000 |
| Insurance | $56,027 | $62,740 | $24,710 |
| Criminal Justice | $48,328 | $56,379 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $24,879 | $43,475 | $29,578 |
| Biology | $34,415 | $42,353 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | $25,656 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology and Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Insurance → Insurance underwriter: median wage $75,140 (Lansing-East Lansing, MI), $77,380 (MI), $81,370 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $75,670 (Lansing-East Lansing, MI), $73,730 (MI), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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