Ohio Christian University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6514 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1788 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1700 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #62 of 90 | In Ohio |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other Protestant
- Acceptance rate
- 38%
- Undergraduates
- 1,288
- Graduates
- 143
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.ohiochristian.edu
Ohio Christian University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Ohio Christian University has an acceptance rate of 38% and is among the top 10% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 38% | 35% | 40% |
| Applicants | 964 | 447 | 517 |
| Admissions | 366 | 158 | 208 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 133 | 60 | 73 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 48 | 20 | 28 |
107 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
884 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 2%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1033 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 238 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 69 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 52 (4%) |
| Asian | 21 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ohio Christian University is $20,290 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,113 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,338 |
| $48-75K | $15,292 |
| $75-110K | $22,034 |
| $110K+ | $20,159 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,250 | $12,031 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,250 | $12,031 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,250 | $12,031 |
| Fee in-district | $1,350 | $500 |
| Fee in-state | $1,350 | $500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,350 | $500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 273 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,076 |
| Room charge | $4,800 |
| Meal charge | $5,150 |
Ohio Christian University majors
Ohio Christian University has granted 142 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 62 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ohio Christian University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | 27 | 35 |
| General Studies | 18 | 20 | |
| Christian Studies | 11 | 14 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 25 | ||
| Human Services, General | 12 | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 18 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 7 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 6 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 6 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 3 | ||
| Information Technology | 1 | 2 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 54 | 142 | 62 |
Ohio Christian University has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 33% | 35% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ohio Christian University has published 53 scientific papers with 466 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Biology, Philosophy, Engineering, Psychology, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000 | 0 | 11 |
| 2001 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 16 |
| 2009 | 1 | 21 |
| 2010 | 0 | 16 |
| 2011 | 1 | 28 |
| 2012 | 2 | 17 |
| 2013 | 1 | 23 |
| 2014 | 2 | 12 |
| 2015 | 0 | 21 |
| 2016 | 2 | 13 |
| 2017 | 2 | 25 |
| 2018 | 0 | 22 |
| 2019 | 1 | 26 |
| 2020 | 3 | 13 |
| 2021 | 1 | 28 |
| 2022 | 0 | 29 |
| 2023 | 11 | 30 |
| 2024 | 1 | 20 |
Notable alumni
-
John C. Maxwell
- Occupations
- opinion journalistwriteroratormotivational speakerpastor
- Biography
-
John C. Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written books primarily focused on leadership. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. Some of his books have been on the New York Times Best Seller list.
General info
| Alternative names | OCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 |
| Colors | blue, silver |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 155 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1476 Lancaster Pike Circleville, Ohio, 43113-9487 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,000 |
| Phone | 7404748896 |