What Olivet University does

Olivet University is a private, 501(c)(3) Christian institution of biblical higher education, founded in 2000 as Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) and formally incorporated as Olivet University in 2004. Headquartered in Anza, California, it serves ministry-bound individuals through undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral theological degree programs across seven or more U.S. campuses, including the 900+ acre Riverside main campus, San Francisco/Mill Valley (relocated from downtown San Francisco in 2018), Los Angeles, St. Louis, Sanford/Orlando (established 2021), Nashville, and Washington D.C. The institution is led by President Dr. Jonathan Park, Chairman of the Board Dr. Nathanael Tran, and founder Dr. David Jang, with academic oversight by Dean Dr. Joseph Lee and CFO Mark Li.

The academic portfolio is anchored by Olivet Theological College & Seminary as the flagship college and spans the Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies, Jubilee College of Music, and dedicated schools for media and communication, art and design, technology, language education, business, and engineering, plus research institutes in Global Strategic Studies, Islamic Understanding, and Faith and Family. Academic technology is built on a hybrid delivery model combining onsite and online instruction through the PopuliWeb student/faculty portal and the eCampus online platform, with the Ralph D. Winter Library (150,000+ physical and electronic items) and ByWater Solutions Koha catalog providing research infrastructure. The defining pedagogical element is the Praxis academic model, which integrates classroom instruction with mandatory 20+ hours weekly of real-world ministry practice at partner churches and parachurch organizations.

The university is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) at the Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctoral levels and holds state-level religious exemptions or authorizations across California, Florida, Missouri, Washington D.C., and Tennessee. Revenue is generated through tuition (e.g., $278/credit for the Master of Divinity) and various administrative fees, supplemented by tax-deductible donations to the 501(c)(3); the institution does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid and instead funds scholarships (up to 100% of tuition for qualifying students, particularly international and OA church-affiliated students) through affiliated ministries and donors.

Name

Olivet University

Legal name

Olivet University

Website

https://olivetuniversity.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Olivet University is a private, ABHE-accredited Christian institution of biblical higher education operating across seven-plus U.S. campuses, delivering undergraduate through doctoral theological degree programs integrated with mandatory ministry practice placements for ministry-bound students.

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Product category

Theological Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Biblical higher education
• Seminary programs
• Ministry training
• Christian university

Headquarters

HQ city

Anza

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Olivet University generates primary revenue through tuition charges for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Tuition rates include per-credit pricing for specific programs. Additional fees include application fees, graduation fees, transcript issuance, and various administrative charges.
2. Student Scholarships (Cost Offset): University distributes scholarships funded by affiliated ministries and donors to reduce tuition barriers for qualified students, particularly international students and OA church members. Scholarships cover up to 100% of tuition for qualifying recipients.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Olivet University receives tax-deductible donations from alumni and supporters. Donation objectives include student scholarships, faculty support, online education development, library resources, and student union support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Olivet University is a private Christian institution of biblical higher education that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs through a multi-campus network (Riverside, San Francisco/Mill Valley, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Washington D.C., Nashville, and Orlando) and an online eCampus. Its flagship offerings include the Master of Divinity, Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Philosophy in Global Theological Studies, integrating classroom scholarship with the Praxis model of required ministry practice and field experience. The institution is ABHE-accredited and operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Product overview

Olivet University is a private Christian institution of biblical higher education offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across multiple schools and colleges. The institution operates as a multi-campus university with its main Riverside campus in California, additional campuses in San Francisco, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Washington D.C., Nashville, and Orlando. The academic structure includes Olivet Theological College & Seminary as its flagship college, along with specialized schools for Music (Jubilee College of Music), Media & Communication, Art & Design, Technology, Language Education, Business, Engineering, and the Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies. Supporting infrastructure includes the Ralph D. Winter Library with 150,000+ items, eCampus online education platform, and PopuliWeb student/faculty portal. The institution also operates research institutes focused on Global Strategic Studies, Islamic Understanding, and Faith & Family. All programs emphasize the integration of theological education with practical ministry skills and are accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).

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Products and services

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Flagship four-year graduate program designed to prepare future ministers for church planting and specialized ministry in 21st-century Christian missions, offered with concentrations in Mission & Church and Children's Ministry, available across multiple campuses and online.
• Bachelor of Arts in Theology Undergraduate theology degree program offered at the Riverside and Los Angeles campuses, integrating biblical scholarship with Christian ministry preparation.
• Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Doctoral program for ministry professionals offered at the San Francisco/Mill Valley campus, designed to advance practical ministry leadership and scholarship.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Global Theological Studies Ph.D. program in Global Theological Studies offered at the San Francisco/Mill Valley campus, focusing on advanced research in biblical and theological disciplines.
• Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) The first and largest college of Olivet University, emphasizing innovative ministry preparation and research in Bible, theology, missions, history, and education.
• Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies Doctoral studies program at Olivet University, described as the most recent development, offering advanced theological research degrees.
• Jubilee College of Music Music college within Olivet University offering programs for worship and musical ministry, also operated as The Jubilee School in Nashville, Tennessee.
• Olivet School of Media and Communication School offering media and communication programs integrated with ministry training.
• Olivet Business School Business school offering programs with integration of Christian values and faith-based business leadership.
• Olivet Institute of Technology Technology institute within Olivet University offering IT programs integrated with Christian education.
• Olivet School of Language Education School offering language education programs to support missionary and cross-cultural ministry preparation.
• Olivet School of Art and Design School offering art and design programs within the Christian education framework.
• Olivet School of Engineering Engineering school within Olivet University offering engineering programs integrated with Christian education.
• Olivet School of Architecture Architecture school within Olivet University offering architecture programs.
• OTCS Orlando Extension Orlando extension site offering M.Div. programs with a mission-focused approach under Florida religious exemption, located in Sanford, Florida.
• eCampus Online Education Online learning platform offering select degree programs including Master of Divinity for distance learners unable to attend on-campus locations.
• Ralph D. Winter Library University library featuring 150,000 physical and electronic items for biblical higher education and research, with multiple campus locations and an online catalog powered by ByWater Solutions (Koha).

Quantifiable outcome

• 88.24% average retention rate across programs
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ABHE Member Institutions NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Network of biblical higher education institutions participating in ABHE annual meetings and professional development events. OTCS Orlando volunteer faculty attended ABHE 77th Annual Meeting, participating in workshops and plenary meetings on biblical school operations and leadership development.
• Youth Evangelical FellowshipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Parachurch organization specializing in global youth ministry that partners with OTCS Orlando for mission training. The partnership provides internship opportunities and practical ministry experience for students pursuing the Master of Divinity program, particularly those with focus on youth and young adult evangelism. The collaboration supports Orlando campus's missions-focused approach to theological education.
• Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)coreOthersAccrediting agency for biblical higher education institutions. ABHE Commission on Accreditation grants Olivet University certificates and degrees at Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctoral levels. ABHE holds recognition with Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and U.S. Department of Education (scope excludes doctoral education).
• Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)coreOthersNational advocate for voluntary accreditation and quality assurance. Olivet University is listed in CHEA's database of institutions accredited by recognized U.S. accrediting organizations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Liberty University: Large private Christian university with a robust online and residential seminary program offering accredited undergraduate through doctoral theological degrees. Most directly comparable to Olivet in mission alignment, multi-school portfolio, and distance learning infrastructure, but operates at significantly larger scale with Title IV eligibility.
• Regent University: Private Christian university in Virginia offering accredited degrees through its College of Arts and Sciences and School of Divinity, with both online and on-campus formats. Comparable multi-school faith-based structure with similar emphasis on professional ministry preparation.
• Bob Jones University: Fundamentalist Christian university in South Carolina offering biblical/theological programs from undergraduate through graduate levels with conservative evangelical theological commitments. Comparable as a multi-degree Christian higher education institution with similar denominational positioning.
• Biola University: Private Christian university in California with an accredited Talbot School of Theology offering M.Div., Th.M., and Ph.D. degrees. Comparable West Coast, faith-affiliated institution with overlapping theological curriculum and similar student mission profile.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Standalone evangelical seminary in Texas offering accredited Th.M., M.Div., and D.Min. programs with extensive online and extension site delivery. Directly comparable in flagship product (M.Div.), delivery model (multi-location + online), and theological orientation.
• Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: Accredited Baptist seminary in Texas offering undergraduate through doctoral theological degrees with multiple delivery formats. Comparable as a multi-degree theological seminary accredited by SACSCOC/ATS with extension and online programs.
• Moody Bible Institute: Accredited biblical higher education institution in Chicago with undergraduate and graduate theological programs and a significant online distance learning operation. Comparable as a Bible-college-rooted evangelical institution with hybrid residential/online delivery.
• Asbury Theological Seminary: Multi-denominational evangelical seminary in Kentucky offering M.Div. and doctoral degrees, with extension sites and online programs. Comparable in theological graduate-degree portfolio and extension-site delivery model.
• Fuller Theological Seminary: Accredited evangelical seminary in California offering M.Div., Th.M., and Ph.D. programs across multiple campuses and online. Comparable as a West Coast ATS-accredited seminary with doctoral offerings and international student presence.
• Oral Roberts University: Private charismatic Christian university in Oklahoma offering accredited undergraduate through graduate theological programs with online delivery. Comparable as a faith-affiliated multi-college university with similar recruitment focus on ministry-bound students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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