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Ohio Christian University

OCU

Circleville, Ohio 43113-9487

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Ohio Christian University is a private rural institution in Circleville, Ohio. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 910.

A small campus of 816 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,813 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,607.

Established
1947
Motto
Follow Christ, Lead the Way
Type
Private university
Conference
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
Division
Division I

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40%Acceptance
910SAT Avg
816Students
11:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$39,813Earnings 10yr
$21,607Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ohio Christian University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate39.9%

ACT Score Range

Composite
1517

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

39.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

910

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$23,700
Room & Board$9,612
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$33,472
Average Net Price$21,607
Median Debt at Graduation$29,579
Monthly Payment (10yr)$314

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,321
$30–48K$15,917
$48–75K$20,820
$75–110K$21,604
$110K+$22,399

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,607

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (53)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
816
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
55%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 18%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.7%
Freshman Retention50.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,457
8 Years$33,843
10 Years$39,813

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$27,400
Men
$38,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#148

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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