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OC Comets Admission Requirements

Olivet, Michigan

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Your chances of getting into Olivet College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

84.6%
Admission Difficulty for Olivet College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at OC Comets is 84.6%.  Its admission rate is the 33rd lowest in Michigan.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into OC Comets and can you get accepted?

Olivet College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,218 out of the 1,439 who applied were admitted.

22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into OC Comets?

85% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Olivet College you should:

  • Score 1020 on the SAT
  • Score 20 on the ACT

OC Comets GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Olivet College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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OC Comets SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Olivet College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 30% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

910-1120

Applicants Submitting SAT 

30%
SAT Scores for Olivet College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 460
Math 25th Percentile 450
Composite 25th Percentile 910
SAT Scores for Olivet College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 560
Math 75th Percentile 560
Composite 75th Percentile 1120
Average SAT Score 1020

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Olivet College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at OC Comets is 1020 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 910-1120. Students who get into Olivet College score in the top 76 percent of all SAT test takers..  OC Comets ranks #32 in the state of Michigan for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1020 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. OC Comets regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 910 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 910, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 800, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Olivet College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1020 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1015, you have around a 85% chance of being admitted. A 1120 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 92% chance of getting in.

Olivet College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1120 and Above Good >92%
1015 to 1120 Avg + 85%-92%
910 to 1015 Avg - 75%-85%
805 to 910 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 805 Low <61%
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OC Comets ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-23 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

3%
ACT Scores for Olivet College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 17
Math 25th Percentile 17
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for Olivet College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 24
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 23
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into OC Comets?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to OC Comets is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 23.  The school ranks #30 in Michigan for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Olivet College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Olivet College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into OC Comets for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 85% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 92% with a 23 ACT score.

Olivet College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >92%
20 to 23 Avg + 85%-92%
18 to 20 Avg - 77%-85%
16 to 18 Reach 67%-77%
Less than 16 Low <67%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Olivet College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 632 807 1,439
Accepted 560 658 1,218
Acceptance Rate 89% 82% 85%
Enrolled 85 187 272
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 28% 22%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Olivet College is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Olivet College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Olivet College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Olivet College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171599 IPEDS survey data for Olivet College.

Last updated February 24, 2024