Ohio Christian University
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$13,045
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About Ohio Christian University
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.
Rankings
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- #10 Ranked in 10 Best Online Bachelor's in Emergency Management Programs
- #17 Ranked in Best Online Christian Colleges
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
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.
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 admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards2k
Students enrolled
81%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
44%
Unknown
31%
Black
18%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
60%
Socio-economic diversity
47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
29
Total Online Enrollment
1,543
Percent of Programs Online
24% On-campus
76% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 78% online
Bachelor's 73% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 100% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $13,045 | $13,045 |
Graduate | $10,416 | $10,416 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,500 |
On-campus room and board | $8,784 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,150 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $6,160 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,150 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,150 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $25,479 | $25,479 |
Off-campus without family | $22,855 | $22,855 |
Off-campus with family | $16,695 | $16,695 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
91%
State Grant Aid
29%
Institution Grant Aid
86%
Pell Grant
47%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$30k
Average student debt after graduation
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division II
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
3Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
4English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science
BA
MA
DOC
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science
BA
MA
DOC
7History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
8History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
10Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
11Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
13Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
16Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
American Government and Politics (United States)
BA
MA
DOC
American Government and Politics (United States)
BA
MA
DOC
American Government and Politics (United States)
BA
MA
DOC
17Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Missions/Missionary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
18Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
BA
MA
DOC
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