Ohio Christian University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6626 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1836 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1748 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #66 of 90 | In Ohio |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other Protestant
- Acceptance rate
- 40%
- Undergraduates
- 1,340
- 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 40% 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 | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Applicants | 1,223 | 541 | 682 |
| Admissions | 488 | 216 | 272 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 130 | 60 | 70 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 56 | 26 | 30 |
901 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
13 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 17
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Ohio Christian University are 15-17 (middle 50% range).
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 | 1034 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 249 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 65 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 39 (3%) |
| Asian | 21 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ohio Christian University is $21,092 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 | $23,321 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,917 |
| $48-75K | $20,820 |
| $75-110K | $21,604 |
| $110K+ | $22,399 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $22,350 | $11,328 |
| Tuition in-state | $22,350 | $11,328 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,350 | $11,328 |
| 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 | 230 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,076 |
| Room charge | $4,636 |
| Meal charge | $4,976 |
Ohio Christian University majors
Ohio Christian University has granted 205 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs and 82 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 | 19 | 39 | 37 |
| Divinity & Ministry | 43 | ||
| Christian Studies | 12 | 27 | |
| General Studies | 15 | 24 | |
| Human Services, General | 18 | 18 | |
| Psychology, General | 18 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 14 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 10 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 9 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | 4 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 6 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Information Technology | 1 | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 68 | 205 | 82 |
Ohio Christian University has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 34% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ohio Christian University has published 53 scientific papers with 453 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 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
- pastoropinion journalistwriteroratormotivational speaker
- Biography
-
John Calvin Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing 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 | 169 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1476 Lancaster Pike Circleville, Ohio, 43113-9487 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,000 |
| Phone | 7404748896 |