OVU Description
A four-year college associated with the Churches of Christ, Ohio Valley University seeks to instill in its students a Christian worldview. Student life is grounded in community service, civic engagement, fellowship and prayer, with the hope that every graduate will use his or her education to serve God’s kingdom.Ohio Valley University divides its academics into the following schools:
*College of Arts & Sciences
*College of Biblical Studies & Behavioral Sciences
*College of Business
*College of Education
Academically, the university strives to balance its students’ intellectual, professional and spiritual growth. All students are required to take five Bible courses, so whether you’re studying History or Biblical Studies, Christian philosophy is infused into the learning experience.
Ohio Valley University features a number of financial aid opportunities. State programs like the West Virginia Promise Scholarship and federal grants and loans provide substantial need-based aid.
Institutional scholarships are also available to those who qualify. The criteria for these awards include academic, athletic or artistic achievement, as well as leadership ability and contributions to the Christian community. Whatever your strengths may be, Ohio Valley University likely has a scholarship that fits your profile.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Churches of Christ
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$17,910
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,910
Selectivity
Most Selective
Enrollment
501
OVU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 515
- Freshman Class
- 90
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 501
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 102%
- Graduate
- -2%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 97%
- Part-Time
- 3%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 49%
- Men
- 51%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 4%
- Caucasian
- 90%
- Latino
- 3%
- Other
- 3%
International Students
- International
- 5%
- Domestic
- 95%