| Location: | Mid-Atlantic |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Churches of Christ |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
At Ohio Valley College, we seek to transform lives in a Christ-centered academic community that integrates
higher learning, biblical faith, and service to God and humanity.
This is accomplished by:
*Equipping students for life through quality academic programs
*Encouraging life-shaping relationships among faculty, staff, and students
*Fostering holistic growth through varied co-curricular activities
*Promoting knowledge, values, and skills inherent in healthy families and quality relationships
*Connecting students to the global community
*Instilling a desire for life-long learning
*Creating opportunities for growth in faith and service
Ohio Valley University
Ohio Valley University is a private, four-year Christian college affiliated with the churches of Christ of the American Restoration Movement and located between the western towns of Parkersburg and Vienna in the State of West Virginia in the United States.
Founded in 1958 (with classes beginning in fall 1960), the school integrates education with biblical faith and service to God and humanity. The college is physically located on two separate campuses totalling 267 acres (1.1 km²). Ohio Valley College offers bachelor's degrees in 14 different subject areas.
The school's sports teams are called the Fighting Scots and compete in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, a member of the NCAA's Division II.
In 1956 several alumni of Harding University formed a committee to establish a Christian college in the West Virginia area. A foundation was formed to solicit funds for the future college.
On September 14, 1960, the Ohio Valley College opened with classes being offered at South Parkersburg Church of Christ. In 1963 the South Campus opened with an administrative and classroom building on 133 acres (538,000 m²) between Parkersburg and Vienna which had been purchased in 1958. Two dormitories were opened that same year. An additional dormitory and library were built in 1966. Three years later an auditorium and student center opened. A cafeteria and student center opened in the 1979-80 school year. An athletic complex was built in 1992.
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| Percent of Students International: | 5% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 60% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) Baseball (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) Track (West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 13,092 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 11,700 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,392 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,146 | 45% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,275 | 16% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 8,809 | 87% | |
Any Aid: |
98% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 56% (Highly Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 34% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 440 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 550 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 66% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 17, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 23 |
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Recommended |
| Test Scores: | Required |
