Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees
38%Acceptance rate
$20,607Average net price / year
34%Graduation rate
$39,813Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$29,579Median debt at graduation
862Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $24,600
- Total cost of attendance
- $35,017
- Room & board
- $9,950
- Books & supplies
- $1,200
- Average net price
- $20,607
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $22,113
- $30–48k
- $22,338
- $48–75k
- $15,292
- $75–110k
- $22,034
- $110k+
- $20,159
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 38.0%
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- First-year retention
- 62%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $34,457
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $39,813
- Median debt (graduates)
- $29,579
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 34%
- Students with federal loans
- 42%
Programs: what graduates earn
21 of 55 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 19 | $47,611 | $19,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 15 | $37,365 | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 12 | $23,213 | $24,750 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 0 | $14,598 | — |
| Human Services, General | 18 | $35,767 | $24,750 |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 39 | $46,452 | $25,975 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 27 | $31,410 | $30,625 |
| Psychology, General | 18 | $26,586 | $24,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $72,728 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 14 | $32,122 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $38,948 | — |
| Human Services, General | 18 | $41,533 | $29,795 |
| Homeland Security | 6 | $53,626 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | $53,480 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 13 | $40,291 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 9 | $44,701 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 24 | $23,206 | $20,000 |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 37 | $57,844 | $28,060 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | — | $28,503 | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | — | $47,409 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 43 | $52,631 | $22,288 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 862
- Graduate students
- 171
- Part-time
- 30%
- Women / men
- 58% / 42%
- White
- 71%
- Hispanic
- 5%
- Black
- 17%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $40,554 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.ohiochristian.edu
- Also known as
- OCU
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 1% of degrees
- Education – 5% of degrees
- English – 1% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 16% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 4% of degrees
- Philosophy & Religious Studies – 7% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Ohio Christian University?
38.0% of applicants were admitted.
How much does Ohio Christian University cost?
The average net price after grants is $20,607 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $24,600 and the full cost of attendance is $35,017.
How much do Ohio Christian University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $39,813 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
34% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.