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Ohio Valley University, West Virginia

Overview of Ohio Valley University

The main campus of Ohio Valley University is in Vienna, West Virginia (a small suburb). The school is a Churches of Christ institution. Ohio Valley University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

Ohio Valley University students most commonly major in a field related to business and management, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.

Ohio Valley University Selectivity

The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 560. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 440 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.

Faculty

Ohio Valley University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 539 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Ohio Valley University.

Student Life

Many students at the school live in campus housing. Ohio Valley University makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Ohio Valley University belong to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"At Ohio Valley University, we seek to transform lives in a Christ-centered academic community that integrates higher learning, biblical faith, and service to God and humanity. This is accomplished by: *Equipping students for life through quality academic programs *Encouraging life-shaping relationships among faculty, staff, and students *Fostering holistic growth through varied co-curricular activities *Promoting knowledge, values, and skills inherent in healthy families and quality relationships *Connecting students to the global community *Instilling a desire for life-long learning *Creating opportunities for growth in faith and service"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ohio Valley University

Ohio Valley University
#1 Campus View Drive
Vienna, WV 26105-8000
General Phone: (304) 865-6000
Admissions Phone: (304) 865-6200
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 865-6077
http://www.ovc.edu

Ohio Valley University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Ohio Valley University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management45business management, business, accounting, human resources, marketing
Liberal Arts30liberal arts and sciences
Education And Teaching26secondary teaching, elementary school teaching
Therapy And Counseling17psychology
Religion And Philosophy6bible studies
Science And Laboratory Technician2science tech
Medicine1medical preparatory

Number of programs and degrees for Ohio Valley University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree10110
Associate's degree263

Student Body

In 2005, Ohio Valley University had a total enrollment of 539 students (519 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men52%
Women48%
Full-Time97%
Part-Time3%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White88%
Black4%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)6%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1927%
20-2131%
22-2416%
25-296%
30-344%
35-394%
40-497%
50-643%
65+2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Ohio35%
West Virginia28%
Pennsylvania7%
New York5%
Michigan3%
Maryland3%
Delaware3%
Foreign countries2%
Connecticut2%
Florida2%
Illinois1%
Indiana1%
Massachusetts1%
Maine1%
Vermont1%
Virginia1%
New Jersey1%

Ohio Valley University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %

Ohio Valley University Room and Board (2005)

Ohio Valley University offers campus housing for 310 of its 519 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Vienna, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

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

Ohio Valley University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total39222156%10347%
Men18310356%5452%
Women20911856%4942%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal450560
SAT Math440550
ACT Verbal1724
ACT Math1623
ACT Composite1724

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT34%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT66%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (304) 865-6200

Ohio Valley University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 13,092
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,092
Room and board$ 5,660
Room charge$ 3,080
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,580
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Ohio Valley University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 381900)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 865-6077

Ohio Valley University Faculty

Ohio Valley University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured41
Non-tenured, but on tenure track155

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year6$41,3670*
Associate professoracademic year2*1*
Assistant professoracademic year9$34,0005$31,600
Instructoracademic year2*0*
All faculty totalacademic year19$35,9086$32,000

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

Ohio Valley University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballWest Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballWest Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
TrackWest Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total121931
Basketball4610
Track033
Baseball202
All Other Sports61016

Ohio Valley University Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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Ohio Valley University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ohio Valley University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Ohio Valley University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Ohio Valley University % of students from other states
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Ohio Valley University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Ohio Valley University % of degrees in business and management
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Ohio Valley University % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Ohio Valley University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Ohio Valley University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Ohio Valley University % of degrees in education and teaching
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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