Ohio Christian University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; median debt is moderately high. a private nonprofit school with 862 students.
About This School
Ohio Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Circleville, Ohio with approximately 862 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 38% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $20,607 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $33,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is a private Christian college in Circleville, Ohio, United States. It is denominationally affiliated with the Churches of Christ in Christian Union.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 36% graduation rate and 51% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth understanding before enrolling. For students committed to a faith-centered, Churches of Christ in Christian Union environment, the relatively modest debt of $21,250 at graduation is manageable, but median earnings of $33,000 a decade out make it hard to justify if your goal is financial return on investment. Worth considering only if the specific Christian community and small campus feel (816 undergrads) genuinely match your values — go in with eyes open about the retention and completion trends.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Ohio Christian University graduates earn most above the national rate in Religion/Religious Studies ($46,350 vs $41,390 nationally), and most below it in Homeland Security ($53,626 vs $70,193).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 39 | $58,293 | $68,257 | −$9,964 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 27 | $46,350 | $41,390 | +$4,960 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 24 | $43,805 | $53,072 | −$9,267 |
| Human Services, General | 18 | $41,533 | $48,597 | −$7,064 |
| Psychology, General | 18 | $42,140 | $50,706 | −$8,566 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 14 | $40,901 | $52,119 | −$11,218 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 13 | $40,291 | $47,382 | −$7,091 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 9 | $44,701 | $54,562 | −$9,861 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | $53,480 | $55,378 | −$1,898 |
| Homeland Security | 6 | $53,626 | $70,193 | −$16,567 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (862 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Ohio Christian University?
Ohio Christian University has an acceptance rate of 38%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Ohio Christian University hard to get into?
Ohio Christian University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 38%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does Ohio Christian University cost?
The average net price at Ohio Christian University is about $20,607 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Ohio Christian University?
Ohio Christian University has a graduation rate of 34%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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