Your chances of getting into Olivet College
Admission Rate & Difficulty
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.
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.
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 Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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Reading 25th Percentile | 460 |
Math 25th Percentile | 450 |
Composite 25th Percentile | 910 |
SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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Reading 75th Percentile | 560 |
Math 75th Percentile | 560 |
Composite 75th Percentile | 1120 |
Average SAT Score | 1020
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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 classChance 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.
OC Comets ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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Reading 25th Percentile | 17 |
Math 25th Percentile | 17 |
Composite 25th Percentile | 18 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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Reading 75th Percentile | 24 |
Math 75th Percentile | 23 |
Composite 75th Percentile | 23 |
Average ACT Score | 20
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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)".
Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance 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.
Applying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.
Women | Men | Total | |
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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% |
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?
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
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to Olivet College often consider these colleges
Alma College
Private 4 Year
Western Michigan University
Public 4 Year
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