Olivet College

Olivet College was established in 1844. It is a private co-educational college of liberal arts located in Olivet, Michigan. The campus of the college consists of three residential halls, libraries, computer labs and various athletics facilities. The institution provides more than 25 diverse programs of study. Several dual degree programs are also offered.

Olivet College is home to more than 30 student-run clubs and organizations, including the Association of Computer Machinery, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Music Educators National Conference, theOlivet College Gaming Club and the Olivet Fencers and Swashbucklers Club, among others. The campus also hosts various Greek organizations like Adelphic Alpha Pi, Alpha Lambda Epsilon, Alpha Lambda Epsilon and Eta Psi Kappa.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Church of Christ religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in mathematics, science, nutrition and exercise therapy, and art studies.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,049 in 2007-2008 (1,001 full-time equivalent).

About 58% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 42% of the class.

Undergrads are 95% of enrolled students and graduate students are 5%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Olivet College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Olivet College provides on-campus housing for 711 of its 1,001 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)