Ohio Christian University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	230
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	29%

Located in Circleville, Ohio, Ohio Christian University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Ohio Christian University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ohio Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Ohio Christian University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ohio Christian University is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Ohio Christian University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,506

Cost of attendance at Ohio Christian University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,506

Cost of attendance at Ohio Christian University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Ohio Christian University received on average $13,996 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,996

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	60	47%	$4,652	$279,147
Other Federal Grant	116	91%	$5,480	$635,629
State Grant/Scholarships	37	29%	$3,280	$121,344
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	109	86%	$8,721	$950,561
Total Grant & Scholarships	122	96%	$13,996	$1,707,534

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ohio Christian University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ohio Christian University students is 28.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.5%.

28.8%

African American 20.0% 19 students
white 37.1% 69 students
unknown 23.5% 16 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball River States
Basketball River States
Track and Cross Country River States

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Ohio Christian University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ohio Christian University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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