What Olivet University does

Olivet University is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Christian institution of biblical higher education incorporated in California in 2004 (with its predecessor Olivet Theological College & Seminary tracing to 2000). It operates six U.S. residential campuses — Riverside/Anza (headquarters), San Francisco/Mill Valley, St. Louis, Sanford FL (Orlando extension), Nashville, and Washington D.C. — alongside an online delivery platform built on the Populi-powered MyOlivet Course Management System. The university functions as a multi-collegiate federation with fourteen wholly-owned subsidiary schools and institutes spanning theology (flagship OTCS), music (Jubilee College of Music), media and communication, art and design, technology, language, business, engineering, architecture, and doctoral studies (Zinzendorf), as well as research-oriented institutes for global strategic studies, Islamic understanding, and faith and family.

The core academic product is the integrated B.A. Theology, Master of Divinity (flagship four-year program), Master of Theology, and Doctor of Ministry track, augmented by bachelor's and master's offerings across the professional schools. Programs are delivered residentially, fully online, and through study-abroad/ministry-practice placements in over 30 cities across all continents. The Ralph D. Winter Library, with 150,000+ physical and electronic items, anchors research capacity, and Olivet R&D operates the Innovation Center, Design Center, Media Incubator, and NextUpK12 program.

Olivet generates revenue through tuition and fees (with scholarships covering up to 100% for International Students, Missionaries, and General categories) and tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3). Federal Title IV aid is not currently utilized. Recruitment flows primarily through Olivet Assembly church and ministry networks, with admissions via the institutional website. The university is ABHE-accredited (good standing reaffirmed 2026), CHEA-listed, and a World Evangelical Alliance affiliate; it lost New York State authority to operate in 2022, resulting in campus closure and a program teach-out, and the California BPPE matter was remanded to the bureau by the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Leadership is headed by University President Dr. Jonathan Park, with Mr. Mark Li as CFO.

Name

Olivet University

Legal name

Olivet University

Website

https://olivetuniversity.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Olivet University is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Christian institution of biblical higher education operating six U.S. residential campuses and online programs, serving ministry-bound, international, and working-minister students seeking theology and ministry degrees.

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Product category

Theological Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ), Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Anza (Riverside)

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate degree programs through tuition charges. The university offers various scholarship programs including International Student Scholarship (up to 100% tuition), Missionary Scholarship (up to 100% tuition), and General Scholarships. Federal and state financial aid programs including Title IV are not currently available.
2. Donations and Gifts: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from alumni and supporters through the annual campaign and one-time gifts. OU is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donation objectives include faculty support, online education service, student scholarships, study abroad support, and educational programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Olivet University is a private, nonprofit Christian institution of biblical higher education offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple colleges including theology, music, media, art and design, technology, business, engineering, architecture, language education, and doctoral studies. Programs are delivered through six residential U.S. campuses and a comprehensive online learning platform (MyOlivet/Populi), combining rigorous academic instruction with spiritual formation and practical ministry experience.

Product overview

Olivet University is a Christian Institution of Biblical Higher Education offering a multi-collegiate structure with its flagship Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) alongside specialized schools including Jubilee College of Music, Olivet School of Media and Communication, Olivet School of Art and Design, Olivet Institute of Technology, Olivet School of Language Education, Olivet School of Business, Olivet School of Engineering, and Olivet School of Architecture. The university also operates the Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies for advanced research. Supporting its academic mission are research centers including the Innovation Center, Design Center, Media Incubator, and Business as Mission Center, along with institutes such as the Olivet Institute for Global Strategic Studies, Olivet Branch Institute of Islamic Understanding, and Institute of Faith and Family. Educational delivery includes undergraduate and graduate degree programs (on-campus, online via MyOlivet platform, and study abroad options in 30+ cities). The Ralph D. Winter Library serves multiple campuses with 150,000+ items. Multiple campus locations span Riverside (main), San Francisco, St. Louis, Florida, Nashville, and Washington D.C.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) The flagship college of Olivet University, dedicated to training ministry-bound men and women as biblical scholars and leaders. Offers undergraduate (B.A. in Theology) and graduate programs including Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Ministry degrees, equipping students with skills to preach the Gospel effectively.
• Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies (ZSDS)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for real-world church planting and specialized ministry in twenty-first-century Christian missions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)coreOthersABHE is Olivet University's primary accrediting body. The university is a member in good standing with ABHE, which provides accreditation for biblical higher education institutions.
• Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)coreOthersCHEA recognizes ABHE as a valid accreditation agency. Olivet University is listed in CHEA's directory of accredited institutions.
• World Evangelical Alliance (WEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWEA is an affiliate partner of Olivet University. The university collaborates with WEA through the Olivet Institute for Global Strategic Studies to provide strategic plans and methods for evangelical church missions and evangelism. Guest speakers from WEA have participated in university convocations.
• International Ministry Partner OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOTCS maintains ministry practice partnerships in over 30 cities across all continents including Latin America (Caracas, Mexico City, Montevideo, Sao Paulo, Lima, Buenos Aires, Santiago Chile), Europe (London, Berlin, Frankfurt, Paris, Kiev, Moscow, Prague, Budapest, Lisbon), South Asia (New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai), Southeast Asia (Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Hanoi, Jakarta), Oceania (Sydney, Melbourne), East Asia (Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Hong Kong), and Africa (Nairobi).
• PopulicoreTechnology or IntegrationPopuli provides the Course Management System (MyOlivet) for Olivet University's online education platform. Populi is a multi-user database management system created by Olivet University that supports degree programs and academic operations.
• Friends of Anza LibraryminorOthersNonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the Anza Valley Community Library. Olivet University donated over 700 children's books to support the library's collection.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Biola University: Southern California Christian university with a Talbot School of Theology that directly competes with Olivet's OTCS. Comparable multi-collegiate structure including business, education, and arts within a Christian framework.
• Regent University: Virginia-based evangelical university with College of Arts and Sciences, School of Divinity, and online programs. Operates with similar faith-integrated multi-disciplinary model and significant online enrollment.
• The Master's University and Seminary: California-based evangelical institution offering both undergraduate and seminary programs (M.Div., Th.M., D.Min.), closely aligned with Olivet's Theologically-focused multi-program structure and West Coast footprint.
• Bob Jones University: South Carolina-based fundamentalist Christian university with seminary, undergraduate programs, and a similar conservative theological positioning. Comparable scope across arts, sciences, and ministry training.
• Columbia International University: South Carolina-based evangelical Christian university with seminary and college divisions, focused on Bible-centered education and global missions — closely aligned with Olivet's ministry/missions training emphasis.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Non-denominational evangelical seminary offering Th.M., M.Div., and D.Min. programs directly comparable to Olivet's graduate theology offerings. Similar focus on biblical scholarship and ministry preparation, with multiple degree levels and online options.
• Moody Bible Institute: Chicago-based evangelical biblical higher education institution with similar theological/biblical focus, distance learning programs, and ABHE-equivalent accreditation. Comparable in mission to train ministry-bound students, and in reliance on donor funding and tuition.

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University: Largest evangelical Christian university in the U.S. with a massive online education program, seminary, and broad disciplinary coverage. As a much larger, publicly visible competitor with full regional and ABHE accreditation, it represents the scaled version of Olivet's model.
• Oral Roberts University: Charismatic/Pentecostal Christian university with theology programs, graduate school, and broad undergraduate offerings. Comparable faith-based multi-disciplinary model, though at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Wesley Biblical Seminary: Smaller evangelical seminary offering M.Div. and D.Min. programs with online delivery. Comparable theological focus and program mix to Olivet's OTCS, though at smaller scale and without the multi-college breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/TheOlivetUniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/olivetuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/olivet-university

Compliance3 records

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

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