Ohio Christian University
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Ohio Christian University
About this school
Ohio Christian University (formerly Circleville Bible College), is a private, church-affiliated college founded in 1948. Its 40-acre campus is located in Circleville.
- www.ohiochristian.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
448
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:4,213
- Men:1,508 Men (35.8%)
- Women:2,705 Women (64.2%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Ohio Christian University is minimally difficult: most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is not required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | Recommended | Not reported |
ACT Only | Required for some | Not reported |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1476 Lancaster Pike |
City, State, Zip | Circleville, OH 43113 |
Phone | (740) 477-7701 |
Fax | (740) 477-7755 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $25 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications not accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 4 required for all freshmen |
Other | Medical form required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | Not reported |
Women | Not reported |
Men | Not reported |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | Not reported |
Women | 424 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 229 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | Not reported |
• Score 30 - 36 | Not reported |
• Score 24 - 29 | Not reported |
• Score 18 - 23 | Not reported |
• Score 12 - 17 | Not reported |
• Score 6 - 11 | Not reported |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $12,099 (61.74%)
- Room & Board: - $7,498 (38.26%)
- Other Expenses: - Not reported
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Ohio Christian University accepts
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 31 |
Award Notification Date | On or about June 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Not reported |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003030 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 220 (95.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 200 (90.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 200 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 50 (25.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 50% |
Average Award | $11,000 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 150 (75.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,000 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 200 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,500 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 195 (97.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 25 (10.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,500 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 480 (96.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 415 (86.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 415 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 100 (24.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 50% |
Average Award | $9,500 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 305 (73.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,000 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 415 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,000 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 405 (97.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 80 (16.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,500 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 90% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $30,000 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Business, Education, Health Fields, Religion/Biblical Studies |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Out-of-State Students, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,700 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
149
Part-Time Faculty
219
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
10%
Regular Class Size
- Not reported
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 162,647 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 68 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Ohio Christian University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
Not reported
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (10)
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Divinity/Ministry
- Education, General
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Music Teacher Education
- Psychology, General
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Youth Ministry
Most Popular Disciplines
Not offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Summer session
Study Abroad
Theology and religious vocations, Business/marketing, Psychology
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (1)
- Not reported
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
13,453
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Columbus
Campus Size
40 acres
Weather
Temperature | 18.5 average low in January, 80.4 average high in September |
Rain | 137 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 25 mile(s) from campus in Columbus |
Nearest Train Station | 65 mile(s) from campus in Portsmouth |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing
Students of College Housing
8% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Not available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Not available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Not offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
Mascot | Crusaders |
School Colors | Royal blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, soccer, table tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Ohio Christian University offers choral groups, drama theatre
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,481
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
4,213
Women
2,705
Men
1,508
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0.5% Asian
- 26.9% Black/African-American
- 2.3% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 48.0% White
- 19.2% Unknown
International Students
0.4%
Average Age
Number of Graduate Students
448