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Ohio Christian University

Overview of Ohio Christian University

Ohio Christian University is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Circleville, OH. The school is officially a Other Protestant school. Ohio Christian University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at Ohio Christian University often study business and management.

Ohio Christian University Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 510 to 570 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 420 or higher on the math SAT.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 636 students (572 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Ohio Christian University.

Student Life

Many students live in housing on or near campus. Ohio Christian University does offer meal plans to students.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Ohio Christian University prepares students to serve effectively in the church and society by providing a holistic, Christ-centered, biblically integrated education in the Wesleyan tradition."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ohio Christian University

Ohio Christian University
1476 Lancaster Pike
Circleville, OH 43113
General Phone: (740) 474-8896
http://www.ohiochristian.edu

Ohio Christian University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management25human resources management
Religion And Philosophy25theology and religious vocations
Therapy And Counseling9counseling psychology
Education And Teaching8teacher education
Liberal Arts6general studies

Number of programs and degrees for Ohio Christian University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree715
Associate's degree21

Student Body

In 2007, Ohio Christian University had a total enrollment of 636 students (572 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men43%
Women57%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White72%
Black23%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1914%
20-2115%
22-2415%
25-2911%
30-3410%
35-399%
40-4915%
50-647%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Ohio90%
Indiana2%
Virginia1%
Arizona1%
(International Students)1%
Alabama1%
Washington1%
Texas1%
Pennsylvania1%
Louisiana1%
California1%
Florida1%
New Jersey1%
South Carolina1%

Ohio Christian University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time65 %

Ohio Christian University Room and Board (2007)

Ohio Christian University offers campus housing for 176 of its 572 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Circleville, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Ohio Christian University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total27722782%7734%
Men1159784%3334%
Women16213080%4434%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal510570
SAT Math400420
SAT Writing460540
ACT Verbal1622
ACT Math1621
ACT Composite1723

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT6%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT91%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Ohio Christian University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 13,040
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,040
Room and board$ 5,990
Books and supplies$ 1,900
Other expenses$ 4,800

Financial Aid:
Ohio Christian University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 303000)

Ohio Christian University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track115

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*1*
Associate professorcalendar year3$41,7781*
Assistant professorcalendar year3$34,9040*
Instructorcalendar year3$34,3883$30,280
All faculty totalcalendar year11$39,0245$34,936

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Ohio Christian University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Human Resources Management and Services, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology

Ohio Christian University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ohio Christian University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Ohio Christian University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Ohio Christian University % of degrees in business and management
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Ohio Christian University Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Ohio Christian University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Other Protestant affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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