School Notes Overview:
- Olivet College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution. As a small, coeducational college, Olivet takes pride in recognizing its students as individuals. The campus features three residence halls, a campus-wide wireless network, computer labs, newly remodeled library, and a new athletic and recreation facility. Students have the opportunity to participate in more than 20 student organizations and 11 Greek societies.
School Overview:
Olivet College
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| County | Eaton County, MI | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,026 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 66 students | |
| Full-Time Graduate | 15 students | |
| Part-Time Graduate | 19 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 1,126 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 614 students | |
| Tuition | $27,500 | |
| Tuition Notes | Full Year, Includes | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 100% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 41% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,249 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 79% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,364 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 98% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $7,902 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 80% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,613 | |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1844, Olivet College is located in south central Michigan, 30 miles south of Lansing and 125 miles west of Detroit. It sits on a rolling hilltop shaded by huge maple and oak trees in the city of Olivet, a community of about 1,700 people.
- Olivet College presently offers 28 programs leading to the baccalaureate degree, a master of arts in teaching degree, and dual degree programs with two higher education institutions in Michigan. Olivet College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Olivet considers extracurricular activities including jobs, athletics, and campus and community activities as integral to, not apart from, each student’s educational experience. We encourage and reward involvement in these activities because they provide rich opportunities for learning the same critical skills that are taught in the academic curriculum.
- Profile last updated: 01/06/2011.
In the News:
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Winger: Jeter's scout knew he was destined for Cooperstown (Midland Daily News)
posted on July 21, 2011 at 03:50:10 pm
When I graduated from Olivet College in 1962, one of my classmates was Dick Groch. -
College news - Eaton Rapids (Eaton Rapids Community News)
posted on July 17, 2011 at 08:03:11 am
Olivet College recognized local graduates for the 2010-11 academic year during commencement ceremonies May 21. -
Breed named RMIC director at Olivet College (Eaton Rapids Community News)
posted on July 17, 2011 at 08:02:51 am
OLIVET - Carol Breed, J.D., has been named director of the Risk Management and Insurance Center (RMIC) at Olivet College, according to an announcement by Maria Davis, Ph.D., provost and dean of the college. -
Robbins enjoys time at Olivet College (Tri-County Times)
posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:27:38 am
Jenny Robbins had some highlights she’ll never forget during her softball career at Olivet College. She also had some trying times during it. But when you ask the Fenton graduate about her career with the Comets, she’ll quickly give you a positive response. -
Students honored at Olivet College (Eaton Rapids Community News)
posted on July 10, 2011 at 08:17:13 am
OLIVET - Olivet College recognized the best of its student body at the annual Honors Convocation April 20 in the college's Mott Auditorium.
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