This page provides the compiled information to the public regarding Olivet University’s institutional performance and student achievement, including retention rates, graduation rates, and employment rates for graduates of professional programs.

Retention Rates

Although Olivet University’s mission statement and values doesn’t have an emphasis on serving students of specific ethnicity or geographic origin, Olivet’s current student body is mainly composed of students from east Asia. Most of them are first generation Christians in their family.

Bachelor’s Programs

The most recent fall-to-fall retention rate (first year to second year) of Olivet University’s Bachelor’s programs combined was 60%, and the most recent 3-year average was 92%. This includes both first-time and non-first-time undergraduate students. Students who were conditionally admitted to a bachelor’s program but were first enrolled at the remedial ESL program were not included. The retention rate compares favorably with postsecondary institutions around the nation.

Master’s Programs

The most recent fall-to-fall retention rate (first year to second year) of Olivet University’s Master’s programs combined was 76.67%, and the most recent 3-year average was 71.67%. Students who were conditionally admitted to a bachelor’s program but were first enrolled at the remedial ESL program were not included.

Doctoral Programs

The most recent fall-to-fall retention rate (first year to second year) of Olivet University’s Doctoral programs combined was 76.67%, and the most recent 3-year average was 88.99%. The retention rate compares favorably with postsecondary institutions around the nation.

Graduation Rates

Bachelor's Program

Master of Divinity Program

Master of Arts Programs

Doctor of Ministry Program

Employment Rates

Graduation Year	Employment Rate	Graduates Available for Employment
AY 2023-24	97.22%	36
AY 2022-23	71.70%	53
AY 2021-22	79.82%	114

Program Outcomes

1. Certificate Programs
2. Bachelor’s Programs
3. Master’s Programs
4. Doctoral Programs