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Ohio Christian University Teaching Programs

Ohio Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Circleville, OH. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Ohio Christian University?

Contact details for OCU are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH 43113-9487
Phone:	7404748896
Website:	www.ohiochristian.edu/
Admissions:	www.ohiochristian.edu/campus-degrees/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.ohiochristian.edu/online-college/financial-aid-for-adult-undergraduate-graduate-programs/

How Do I Get Into OCU?

You can apply to OCU online at: www.ohiochristian.edu/lp/fastapp

OCU is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for OCU

Here’s what OCU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into OCU?

OCU has an acceptance rate of 38%, which makes it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 50% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at OCU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	447	158	35%
Women	517	208	40%

Can I Afford Ohio Christian University?

The average net price after aid at OCU is $21,607. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$17,840
In-State Fees	$1,350
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,840
Out-of-State Fees	$1,350
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$19,190
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,190

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 9% of students at OCU receive some form of financial aid (118 students).

Approximately 52% of students at OCU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,414 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,715.

Student Loan Debt

42% of OCU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,920 per year.

Ohio Christian University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 200 students enrolled at OCU. OCU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 816 undergraduate students at OCU, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ohio Christian University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	12
Black or African American	126
Hispanic	40
White	596
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	29
Non-Resident	1

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at OCU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	141
Texas	6
California	4
Georgia	4
Florida	3

Additionally, approximately 0.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Ohio Christian University Graduate Student Diversity

143 of OCU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at OCU, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ohio Christian University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	39
Hispanic	4
White	91
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	5

Online Learning at Ohio Christian University

OCU offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

107 undergraduate students at OCU took at least one online class — of those, 741 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 143 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Ohio Christian University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by OCU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	7	2	—	9
Special Education and Teaching	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Ohio Christian University

OCU offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

OCU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.