Ohio Christian University
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH 43113
School Description
Provided by Ohio Christian UniversityOhio 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.
Quick Facts
- 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
Degree Programs at Ohio Christian University
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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General 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.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Music
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Music Performance
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Music Performance
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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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.See more schools with programs in Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv.)
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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.See more schools with programs in Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
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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.See more schools with programs in Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Theological and Ministerial Studies
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Theology and Religious Vocations
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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.See more schools with programs in Youth Ministry
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Human Resources
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Human Resources
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Human Resources Management and Services
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Human Resources Management and Services
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General Business
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Early Childhood Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
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Early Childhood Education
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Teacher Training
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Health & Medical Services
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Mental & Social Health 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.See more schools with programs in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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Nursing
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Nursing
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Nursing
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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Psychology
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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.See more schools with programs in Counseling Psychology
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General Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Psychology
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| 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 |
