Ohio Christian University: Review & Facts

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Ohio Christian University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,190 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1948 and is the only school located in Circleville, Ohio.

Ohio Christian University is affiliated with Protestant Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
25
Fair
At Ohio Christian University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Ohio Christian University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Theology and Religion, Social Work, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
63%
Bad
Ohio Christian University student retention rate is relatively low at 63% (below Ohio average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Ohio Christian University is low: 38%.

Student to faculty ratio at OCU is good: 8:1. Find out more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$15,800
High
Average tuition charges are slightly high, about $14,400 per academic year. The additional fees at OCU not covered by tuition are approximately $1,400; this makes it a total of $15,800 per year.

Read the details about Ohio Christian University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
72%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 1,403 applications were submitted and 1,017 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Ohio Christian University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,300
Medium
Ohio Christian University offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at OCU, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Ohio Christian University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 400 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: about $4,300 per academic year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Ohio Christian University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Ohio Christian University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ohio Christian University Location and Maps



Post Address: Ohio Christian University, 1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, Ohio 43113-9487, USA
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