Admissions & Aid

All applicants to Olivet University should evidence strong a Christian character, potential for effectiveness in Christian ministry, and the scholastic ability and emotional maturity to handle a higher education experience.

Financial Information

Tuition and Fees for 2024-2025

Tuition for Bachelor's and Master's Degree Program

  Bachelor of Arts $242 per credit
  Bachelor of Science $242 per credit
  Master of Arts $278 per credit
  Master of Divinity $278 per credit
  Master of Arts in Information Technology $378 per credit
  Master of Business Administration $500 per credit

Tuition for Certificate Program

  Certificate in ESL $42 per hour  

Tuition for Doctoral Program

  Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology $500 per credit  

Ph.D. Program

The Ph.D. program is a single-fee program payable (1) in full at the time of matriculation, (2) in four annual installments at the beginning of each academic year, or (3) by permission in monthly installments for four years. Students who do not complete the program within the eight-year time frame will be charged the Ph.D. Program Continuation Fee per year from the ninth year.

The fee applies to all Ph.D. candidates who complete the program in eight years or less.

Tuition would be reduced proportional to transfer credits allowed toward the degree. The maximum allowable is 20 credits of total 60 credits, therefore maximum reduction would be one third of total tuition due.
  Total Tuition $38,200
  Four-Annual Installments Years 1 to 4: $9,550 per year

D.Min. Program

The D.Min. program is a single-fee program payable (1) in full at the time of matriculation, (2) in three annual installments at the beginning of each academic year, or (3) by permission in monthly installments for three years. Students who do not complete the program within the six-year time frame will be charged the D.Min. Program Continuation Fee per year from the seventh year.

The fee applies to all D.Min. candidates who complete the program in six years or less.


  WOA Missionaries
  Total Tuition $12,000
  Three-Annual Installments Years 1 to 3: $4,000 per yearr

  Non-WOA Missionaries
  Total Tuition $20,250
  Three-Annual Installments Years 1 to 3: $6,750 per year

Other Fees (Non-Refundable)

  Admission
  Application for Admission / Re-Admission $75
  Application for Admission - Doctoral program $95
  General
  OSAD Student Fee $25 per fine arts class
  Applied Music Fee $25 per course
  Transcript Issuance $15 per copy
  Enrollment Verification $15 per copy
  Third Party Forms with specialized information $15 per copy
  The Registrar Office will complete and certify third-party forms that require information different from current enrollment verification form.
  Customized Verification Documents $50 per copy
  The Registrar Office will create a customized document other than an official documents
  Diploma Replacement $30 per copy
  Expedite Service Fee (Rush Processing) $25
  Transcript Evaluation Fee $50
  Student ID Card $15
  Advanced Standing Examinations $20 per exam
  Comprehensive Exam $50 per exam
  Auditing, Master's and Bachelor's degree $50 per credit
  Auditing, doctoral degree program $100 per credit
  Registration
  Late Registration Fee $50
  Course Add/Drop Fee $15 per course
  D.Min Registeration
  First D.Min. Colloquium Registration Fee (2weeks) $950
  Second D.Min. Colloquium Registration Fee (1 week) $600
  D.Min. Comprehensive Examination Fee $250
  *Colloquium: Participation requirements are stated in the program curriculum. Colloquium lengths follow curricula requirements and may vary by program and year.
  D.Min. Oral Defense Fee $400
  D.Min. Program Extension Fee $250 per year
  *If the student requests and is approved for an extended time limit to complete their program, the student must pay a non-refundable $250 D.Min Program Extension Fee per year, plus an additional Continuation Fee required for the longer program.
  Transfer Credit Fee $80
  D.Min. Program Continuation Fee Year 7+: $2,000 per year
  Ph.D. Program Registeration
  Ph.D. Program Continuation Fee Year 9+: $2,500 per year
  Ph.D. Colloquium Registration Fee (1 week) $500
  Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination Fee $400
  Ph.D. Dissertation Defense Evaluation Fee $700
  Payment
  Late Payment Fee $75
  Late Financial Aid Application Fee $25
  Installment Late Payment Fee $25 per occurrence
  Installment Payment Sign-up Fee (3 months) $25
  Installment Payment Sign-up Fee (4 months or more) $50
  Graduation
  Graduation Fee $100
  Graduation Fee for Doctoral Program $200
  Graduation Fee: A non-refundable Graduation Fee is assessed to all students at the University each time a student applies to graduate. It is used to defray the cost of processing candidates for graduation, printing diplomas, and conducting the commencement ceremonies. The Graduation Fee does not cover the cap and gown fees.

*Olivet University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.

Tuition Payment Policy

Installment Payment Plan

Olivet wants to help students budget for the cost of their education cost by offering them an equal and interest-free installment payment option. Payment plans available are a three-month plan (for fall, winter and spring) or two-month plan (for summer). A $25 fee will be charged during sign-up for an installment payment plan. If a student fails to pay the first installment, he or she will be terminated from the installment plan and the remaining balance will be due immediately.

Delinquent Accounts

All financial obligations are to be paid on or before the due date and an account is considered delinquent the day after the financial obligation is due. It is the student's responsibility to keep his/her account current. If accounts are delinquent, the following fees or restrictions will be applied:

  • Restricted from registering for the subsequent quarter.
  • Grade will not be released.

Student Account Disputes

All disputes concerning student accounts should be directed to the Student Finance Office. Contact staff by email at studentfinance@olivetuniversity.edu