Ohio Christian University

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About Ohio Christian University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Other Protestant

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Ohio Christian University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Circleville, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,711, and admissions are selective. The university offers 26 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 29%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,045.

Circleville, OH

$13,045

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

65%

Retention Rate Insight

65% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

29%

Graduation Rate Insight

29% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

81%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

44%

Unknown

31%

Black

18%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

47%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

29

Total Online Enrollment

1,543

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

24% On-campus

76% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold78% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold73% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

91%

State Grant Aid

29%

Institution Grant Aid

86%

Pell Grant

47%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,480
State Grant Aid$3,280
Institution Grant Aid$8,721
Pell Grant Aid$3,819

Financial Outlook

$30k

Average student debtafter graduation

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

13.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
2Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
3Education.
4English Language And Literature/Letters.
5Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
6Health Professions And Related Programs.
7History
8History.
9Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
10Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
11Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
13Psychology.
14Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
15Security And Protective Services.
16Social Sciences.
17Theology And Religious Vocations.
18Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.