Home
Colleges
The University of Olivet
Academics

The University of Olivet
Academics

Back to Profile

How strong are the academics at The University of Olivet?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Olivet has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

The University of Olivet has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Olivet's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at The University of Olivet:

57%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are The University of Olivet's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Insurance
13.2
15.36
17.52
19.68
21.84
24

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 18
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
  • Biochemistry 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 24
  • Insurance 15
  • Actuarial Science 5
  • Accounting 4
  • Financial Planning and Services 3
  • Insurance 1
Communication
  • Broadcast Journalism 6
  • Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
  • Creative Writing 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 2
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
  • Pre-Art Therapy 1
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator 0
History
  • History, General 3
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 16
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections 6
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 6
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 3
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 5
  • Environmental Science 5
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 14
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 0
  • Forensic Chemistry 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 21
  • Performance and Sport Psychology 8
  • Psychology, General 6
Social Sciences
  • Sociology and Anthropology 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 3
  • Graphic Design 1
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 0
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 0
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
Mistakes were made
(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ® relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2026 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service