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Ohio Christian University has 10 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

What types of campus tours does Ohio Christian University offer?

Ohio Christian University currently offers Campus Visit. 10 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to Ohio Christian University?

The nearest major airport is Columbus (CMH), about 27 miles away.

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Ohio Christian University Campus Tours & Visits — Circleville, OH

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

40%

Acceptance

910

SAT Avg

816

Undergrads

11:1

Student : Faculty

36%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$39,813

Earnings 10yr

$21,607

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#148

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Trailblazers

Swimming for

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

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Cleveland Institute of Art

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate39.9%

ACT Score Range

Composite

1517

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

Typical Application Requirements

0/9 items complete

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

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Ohio Christian University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

Required for arts programs

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Interview (recommended)Optional

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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

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

Programs (53)

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.

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%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

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

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

CMHColumbus27 mi

CVGCincinnati102 mi

CLECleveland136 mi

Distance to Cities

Columbus, OH25 mi

~43 min drive

Cleveland, OH145 mi

~4h 11m drive

Pittsburgh, PA164 mi

~4h 44m drive

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

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Ohio Christian University

Rankings

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Trailblazers

History & Fun Facts

Schools Like This

Defiance College

Wilberforce University

Mercy College of Ohio

Cleveland Institute of Art

Admissions

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (53)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Visit Planning

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