Ohio Christian University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - GoodSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Ohio Christian University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,600 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

Ohio Christian University will give you the opportunity to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
24
OCU deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 24 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Business, Management, Social Work, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before 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. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Ohio Christian University student retention rate is relatively low at 61% (below Ohio average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
61%
Bad
The graduation rate at OCU is low: 47%.

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

Average tuition charges are fairly high, about $16,300 per academic year. The additional fees at OCU not covered by tuition are approximately $1,400; this makes it a total of $17,700 per year.

Read the details about OCU 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 accepted at this school.

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

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at OCU in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
OCU 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 Ohio Christian University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Ohio Christian University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 300 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - nearly $4,500 a 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, OCU seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ohio Christian University Location and Address

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