Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.5%

In Fall 2021, a total of 218 first-time undergrad students enrolled at Olivet College. Among these students, 65 (0%) submitted SAT scores, while 6 (0%), submitted ACT scores.

The data shows that the SAT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1015

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 1062 admitted students 65 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

30%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 910-1120. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 460 and 560, while 25% scored below 460 and another 25% scored above 560.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 450 and 560, while 25% scored below 450 and 25% achieved a score of 560. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1015 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Olivet College.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them in the lower range, just above 25% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    460-560
  • Math

    450-560

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

21

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 1062 admitted students 6 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

3%

Similar to the SAT, Olivet College does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 3% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 18 and 23, with 25% scoring above 23 and another 25% scoring below 18.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 50% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    17-24
  • Math

    17-23
  • Composite

    18-23

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$25

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Olivet College during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 1,200 652 548
Admitted students 1,062 575 487
Enrolled students 218 143 75
Acceptance rate 88% 88% 89%
Yield rate 20% 25% 15%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Olivet College received a total of 1,200 applications. These applications included 652 male applicants and 548 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 1,200 applicants, Olivet College admitted 1,062 students. Among the admitted students, there were 575 males and 487 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 218 students chose to enroll at Olivet College. This means that 218 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 143 were male and 75 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Olivet College had an overall acceptance rate of 88% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 88% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 89%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Olivet College had an overall yield rate of 20% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 25%, and for female admitted students, it was 15%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Olivet College over the past 6 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 3,378 1,837 1,541 1,921 1,031 890 57% 56% 58% 245 156 89 13% 15% 10%
2016 2,654 1,373 1,281 1,416 529 787 53% 38% 61% 348 205 143 25% 39% 18%
2017 1,293 706 586 906 439 467 70% 62% 80% 325 203 122 36% 46% 26%
2018 1,401 730 669 999 474 523 71% 65% 78% 306 185 121 31% 39% 23%
2020 2,134 1,106 1,022 1,287 667 620 60% 60% 61% 302 171 131 24% 26% 21%
2021 1,200 652 548 1,062 575 487 88% 88% 89% 218 143 75 20% 25% 15%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Olivet College uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Olivet College is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record

Considered

  • Secondary school rank
  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Recommendation letters
  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Olivet College.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted