Ohio Christian University
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is a private Christian college in Circleville, Ohio, United States. It is denominationally affiliated with the Churches of Christ in Christian Union.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 38%
- Average net price: $20,607
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,505
- Graduation rate (150%): 50%
- Graduation rate (200%): 44%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 24%
- Student to faculty ratio: 14:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $39,813
- Median earnings (8 years): $33,843
- Median earnings (6 years): $34,457
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Rural, fringe
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Circleville, OH
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Ohio Christian University include Business Administration and Management, General Studies, Psychology.
- Business Administration and Management (27 bachelor's) · median earnings $58,293 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,975
- General Studies (20 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,805 4 years after graduation · median debt $20,000
- Psychology (18 bachelor's) · median earnings $42,140 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,750
- Christian Studies (14 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,350 4 years after graduation · median debt $30,625
- Human Services (9 bachelor's) · median earnings $41,533 4 years after graduation · median debt $29,795
- Crisis (7 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,626 4 years after graduation
- Bible (6 bachelor's)
- Substance Abuse (6 bachelor's) · median earnings $40,901 4 years after graduation
- Sport and Fitness Administration (5 bachelor's) · median earnings $44,701 4 years after graduation
- Criminal Justice (5 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,480 4 years after graduation
Degree mix: Business 75%, Computer Science 3%, Health 6%, Psychology 17%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's.
Cost
Ohio Christian University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $23,321 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $23,321
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $15,917
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $20,820
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $21,604
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $22,399
- In-state tuition and fees: $24,600
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $24,600
- Books and supplies: $1,200
- On-campus room and board: $9,950
- Off-campus room and board: $9,440
- Off-campus with family: $2,350
- Typical cost of attendance: $35,750
- Sticker vs net gap: 42%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 34%
- Federal loan recipients: 42%
- Average institutional grant: $11,923
- Average federal loan: $7,920
- Median debt at graduation: $29,579
Admissions
Ohio Christian University admits 38% of applicants. Of students admitted, 49% enrolled.
- Applications: 964
- Admitted: 366
- Enrolled: 181
- Yield (first-choice signal): 49%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,505
- Women: 57%
- Commuter share (estimated): 82%
- Part-time undergraduates: 30%
- Age 25 and older: 29%
- Graduate students: 123
- Graduation rate: 50%
- Come back after freshman year: 62%
- First-generation: 55%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 100%
- Student to faculty: 14:1
- Professor salary: $41,250
- Associate professor salary: $41,525
- Assistant professor salary: $38,041
- On-campus housing capacity: 273
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Average SAT: 910
- Average ACT: 16
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Ohio Christian University acceptance rate? Ohio Christian University admits 38% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Ohio Christian University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $23,321 a year after aid. Average net price is $20,607.
What majors does Ohio Christian University offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, General Studies, Psychology, Christian Studies, Human Services.
What is the average salary after Ohio Christian University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,813 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Ohio Christian University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 24% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 50%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Ohio Christian University official site: https://ohiochristian.edu.