Ohio Christian University

1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH 43113

http://www.ohiochristian.edu/

School Description

Provided by Ohio Christian University

Ohio Christian University prepares students to serve effectively in the church and society by providing a holistic, Christ-centered, biblically integrated education in the Wesleyan tradition.

With a heritage dating back to 1948, Ohio Christian University is committed to offering a complete education that develops students intellectually, professionally, and spiritually. OCU offers degree programs designed to equip students to become leaders in their careers, communities, families, and in the world. Students enrolled in our traditional undergraduate program attend classes at our campus in Circleville, Ohio. Our AIM Adult Degree Program offers several campus locations in the surrounding region as well as online degree programs.

College is more than an education; it’s a time of preparation. That’s why OCU offers diverse experiences. We want to help you define your faith while increasing your knowledge, so you will be equipped spiritually as you prepare for your chosen career. Compelling class discussions. Praise and worship chapel. Mission trips. Ministries that meet the needs of others. Friendships that will change your life. OCU offers all of this and more. We invite you to come and experience OCU for yourself.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Wesleyan
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Trail Blazers
Nickname:
OCU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
337
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 10,612
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Degree Programs at Ohio Christian University

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • General Studies
        An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.
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  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
      Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
      • Music Performance
        A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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      • Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv.)
        ). A program that prepares individuals for ordination as ministers or priests in any of the Christian religious traditions. Includes instruction in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of pastoral ministry, homiletics, evangelism, church/parish organization and management, Christian ethics, church history, and related studies.
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      • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
        A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency services, legal and political aspects of working in other countries, and preparation for ordination as missionaries.
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      • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
        A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological and spiritual counseling; pastoral care; and applications to specific types of ministry.
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      • Theological and Ministerial Studies
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      • Youth Ministry
        A program that prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Includes instruction in child and adolescent psychology, human growth and development, family studies, communication skills, religious education, youth counseling, small group leadership, planning and organizing youth activities, volunteer supervision, and youth evangelism and worship.
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  • Business

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  • Education

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      • Early Childhood Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
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      • Music Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.
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      • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
  • Health & Medical Services

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      • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
        A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instruction in individual and group counseling skills, psychology of addiction, sociology, crisis intervention, substance abuse identification methodologies, substance abuse treatment modalities, substance abuse prevention and treatment resources, pharmacology and behavioral aspects of abused substances, treatment evaluation, patient observation and education, group dynamics, professional standards and ethics, and applicable law and regulations.
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      • Nursing
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  • Social Sciences

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      • Counseling Psychology
        A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
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      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 54%
Men 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 89%
African-American 8%
Other 3%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 87%
Out-of-State 13%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Ohio 87%
New York 4%
New Jersey 4%
Maryland 1%
Indiana 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 33%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCCAA
Sports Include: Basketball
Baseball
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 10,612    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 9,596    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,016    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 1,738 71%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 937 96%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 847 37%  
Student Loans:
$ 1,602 94%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 50% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 75%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 15, Verbal: 16, Math: 15
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH 43113
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