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Ohio Christian University

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, OH · Rural · 862 students
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$20,607
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
35%
Graduation rate
52% typical
$39,813
Earnings 10 years on
$51,562 typical
38%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Ohio Christian University in Circleville, Ohio, is a private, Christ-centered institution rooted in the Wesleyan tradition, best known for preparing students for servant leadership through a blend of liberal arts and biblical education. The university offers its strongest academic programs in pastoral ministry, biblical studies, business administration, psychology, and nursing. Campus life revolves around an intentional, close-knit spiritual community with mandatory chapel services, active service-learning projects, and NAIA Trailblazer athletics. Setting OCU apart is its extensive adult and online degree network, which extends its mission-focused curriculum to a broad population of non-traditional and remote learners nationwide.

Wikipedia:Ohio Christian University (OCU) is a private Christian college in Circleville, Ohio, United States. It is denominationally affiliated with the Churches of Christ in Christian Union.

Location
Circleville, OH, 43113-9487 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
27 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$24,600
Housing & food (on campus)$9,950
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$35,017
Average net price$20,607
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$24,600
Housing & food (on campus)$9,950
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$35,017
Average net price$20,607
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,113
$30–48k
$22,338
$48–75k
$15,292
$75–110k
$22,034
$110k+
$20,159
Grants from the school
85% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $11,923
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
35%
Within 4 yrs
42%
Back for yr 2
62%
Transferred
22%
Pell students: 46.4% · others: 55.8% 
8 yrs after starting
31% graduated · 15% transferred · 54% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$34,457
10 yrs after entry$39,813
Debt
Median at graduation$29,579
Monthly payment$314
Middle 50% owe$4.8k–$26.4k
90th percentile$40,250
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
38%
Test policy
Test optional
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 35.3% · women 40.2% 
Yield: 49.5% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
34%
First-gen
55%
Family income
$19,859
Independent
81%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
34.0
Part-time
30%
Where first-years come from
In state (OH)
77.9%
Out of state
21.5%
International
0.6%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TX 6 · CA 4 · GA 4 · FL 3 · IN 3

Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
5%
Black
17%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
NH/PI
1%
Varsity sports
NCCAA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$34,457
After 10 yrs
$39,813
Business Administration, Management and Operations39
Religion/Religious Studies27
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities24
Psychology, General18
Human Services, General18
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
Bible/Biblical Studies10
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness9
Criminal Justice and Corrections7
Homeland Security6
Accounting and Related Services4
History4
Computer and Information Sciences, General3
Marketing3
English Language and Literature, General2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$7M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$4,506/mo
Teaching spend
$4,905
per student
Federal loans
42%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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