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Ohio Christian University

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: Ohio Christian University

OCU

Circleville, Ohio 43113-9487

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitRural

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

Division

Division I

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40%Acceptance

910SAT Avg

816Students

11:1Student:Faculty

36%Grad Rate

$39,813Earnings 10yr

$21,607Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate39.9%

ACT Score Range

Composite

1517

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (53)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

51%

Below Average

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

10 Years$39,813

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#148

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More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

•In 2006, the college changed its name to Ohio Christian University and received regional accreditation.
•The university was granted an exception to Title IX in 2016 which allows it to legally discriminate against LGBT students for religious reasons.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K

25 mi(43 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

145 mi(251 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

164 mi(284 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CMH Columbus27 mi

CVG Cincinnati102 mi

CLE Cleveland136 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA646 mi · ~18h 40m drive

New York, NY476 mi · ~13h 45m drive

Hartford, CT556 mi · ~16h 4m drive

Providence, RI620 mi · ~17h 55m drive

Albany, NY520 mi · ~15h 1m drive

Syracuse, NY423 mi · ~12h 13m drive

Rochester, NY368 mi · ~10h 38m drive

Buffalo, NY308 mi · ~8h 54m drive

Philadelphia, PA411 mi · ~11h 52m drive

Pittsburgh, PA164 mi · ~4h 44m drive

Harrisburg, PA322 mi · ~9h 18m drive

Newark, NJ467 mi · ~13h 29m drive

Washington, DC318 mi · ~9h 11m drive

Baltimore, MD336 mi · ~9h 42m drive

Atlanta, GA413 mi · ~11h 56m drive

Charlotte, NC323 mi · ~9h 20m drive

Raleigh, NC353 mi · ~10h 12m drive

Miami, FL970 mi · ~28h 1m drive

Orlando, FL770 mi · ~22h 15m drive

Tampa, FL806 mi · ~23h 17m drive

Nashville, TN319 mi · ~9h 13m drive

New Orleans, LA781 mi · ~22h 34m drive

Richmond, VA328 mi · ~9h 29m drive

Chicago, IL293 mi · ~8h 28m drive

Detroit, MI188 mi · ~5h 26m drive

Minneapolis, MN646 mi · ~18h 40m drive

St. Louis, MO397 mi · ~11h 28m drive

Kansas City, MO624 mi · ~18h 2m drive

Indianapolis, IN173 mi · ~5h drive

Columbus, OH25 mi · ~43 min drive

Cleveland, OH145 mi · ~4h 11m drive

Milwaukee, WI351 mi · ~10h 8m drive

Dallas, TX906 mi · ~26h 10m drive

Houston, TX980 mi · ~28h 19m drive

Austin, TX1057 mi · ~30h 32m drive

San Antonio, TX1130 mi · ~32h 39m drive

Los Angeles, CA1979 mi · ~57h 10m drive

San Francisco, CA2118 mi · ~61h 11m drive

San Diego, CA1957 mi · ~56h 32m drive

Seattle, WA2024 mi · ~58h 28m drive

Portland, OR2043 mi · ~59h 1m drive

Denver, CO1172 mi · ~33h 51m drive

Phoenix, AZ1666 mi · ~48h 8m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1525 mi · ~44h 3m drive

Honolulu, HI4511 mi · ~130h 19m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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