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Ohio Christian University

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: Ohio Christian University

OCU

Circleville, Ohio 43113-9487

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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

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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate39.9%

ACT Score Range

Composite

1517

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

39.9%

SAT Avg

910

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

5500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,250

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (53)

Student Life

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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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More About This School

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)

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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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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Columbus (CMH)27 miles

Rental car

41 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

54 min$32-54

Cincinnati (CVG)102 miles

Rental car

153 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

204 min$122-204

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Ohio Christian University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

Ohio Christian University

Campus Vibe

Campus Visits

News & Alerts

Ohio Christian University Launches New Data Science Minor

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

ACT Score Range

Admissions Intel

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Intel

Campus Safety

Programs (53)

Student Life

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Rankings

More About This School

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Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Visit Planning

Schools Like This

Deadline Calendar

Ohio Christian University Application Checklist

Decision Notifications