- Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $23,533 a year (2022–23)
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The University of Olivet reported an acceptance rate of 83% for fall 2024.
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The University of Olivet GPA requirements
The University of Olivet requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and The University of Olivet hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
The University of Olivet acceptance rate
The University of Olivet admitted 1,262 of 1,516 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
The University of Olivet (formerly Olivet College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Olivet, Michigan, with 932 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What The University of Olivet looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
The University of Olivet didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
The University of Olivet awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,533 a year at The University of Olivet in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is The University of Olivet hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. The University of Olivet admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at The University of Olivet?
A lot: The University of Olivet requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at The University of Olivet with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. The University of Olivet admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to The University of Olivet?
Check The University of Olivet's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. The University of Olivet didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How many applicants get into The University of Olivet?
The University of Olivet's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,262 of 1,516 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into The University of Olivet?
The University of Olivet requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does The University of Olivet ask for a personal statement?
Yes. The University of Olivet requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does The University of Olivet accept AP credit?
Yes. The University of Olivet awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at The University of Olivet after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,533 a year at The University of Olivet in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does The University of Olivet consider legacy status?
No. The University of Olivet doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check The University of Olivet's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: The University of OlivetU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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