Ohio Christian University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6573 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1830 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1742 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #66 of 90 | In Ohio |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other Protestant
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,439
- Graduates
- 161
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
82 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,287 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Ohio Christian University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 778 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 455 (28%) |
| Black or African American | 256 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 51 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (2%) |
| Asian | 13 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ohio Christian University is $20,490 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 | $18,474 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,072 |
| $48-75K | $22,425 |
| $75-110K | $23,042 |
| $110K+ | $22,776 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,700 | $11,160 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,700 | $11,160 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,700 | $11,160 |
| 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 | $4,500 |
| Meal charge | $4,730 |
Ohio Christian University majors
Ohio Christian University has granted 272 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs and 79 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 | 22 | 60 | 30 |
| Divinity & Ministry | 18 | 34 | 46 |
| Human Services, General | 34 | 26 | |
| General Studies | 15 | 22 | |
| Psychology, General | 34 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 22 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 15 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 10 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 10 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 7 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 5 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 5 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 3 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 3 | ||
| Information Technology | 2 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 91 | 272 | 79 |
Ohio Christian University has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 14% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 28% | 34% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ohio Christian University has published 40 scientific papers with 401 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Psychology, Political Science, Physics, Law, Chemistry, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000 | 0 | 10 |
| 2001 | 0 | 8 |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0 | 8 |
| 2004 | 0 | 9 |
| 2005 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 |
| 2009 | 1 | 21 |
| 2010 | 0 | 16 |
| 2011 | 1 | 24 |
| 2012 | 2 | 19 |
| 2013 | 1 | 21 |
| 2014 | 2 | 10 |
| 2015 | 0 | 18 |
| 2016 | 2 | 12 |
| 2017 | 2 | 25 |
| 2018 | 2 | 20 |
| 2019 | 0 | 18 |
| 2020 | 3 | 12 |
| 2021 | 0 | 22 |
| 2022 | 0 | 28 |
| 2023 | 1 | 27 |
Notable alumni
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John C. Maxwell
- Occupations
- writeropinion journalistpastormotivational speakerorator
- 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 | 185 |
| 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 |