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Ohio Christian University

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Circleville, OH

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$13,045

Avg tuition

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About Ohio Christian University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Other Protestant  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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.

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Admissions Breakdown

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Acceptance Rate Insight

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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.

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2k

Students enrolled

81%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

24% On-campus

76% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 78% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 73% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold 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

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 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

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

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

History

BA

MA

DOC

9

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

10

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

11

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

14

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

15

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

16

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

17

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

18

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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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.