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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Circleville, OH

Ohio Christian University

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in OH. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$23,700

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

39.9%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

33.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$39,813

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Ohio Christian University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Circleville, OH. With a competitive tuition profile of $23,700, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 33.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

ACT Score Range

Composite15 – 17
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

39.9%

Transfer-Out Rate21.4%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$94,800

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

9.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$9,813

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$3,330

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$101,460

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 34%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Ohio Christian University is $29,579.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
56.5%
43.5%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
67.4%
Black
17.8%
Unknown
5.5%
Hispanic
4.4%
Two or more
3.3%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$23,700

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$23,321
$30k - $48k$15,917
$48k - $75k$20,820
$75k+$21,604

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$29,579
Pell Grant Recipients33.8%
Using Federal Loans44.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment28.2%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$5,515
Avg. Pell Grant$4,442
Avg. State/Local Grant$3,119
Avg. Institutional Grant$9,683
Students Receiving Grants93.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

50.5%

Success

33.8%

In-State Cost

$23,700

Age 25+ Students

29.0%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Medium

Working at 6yr

1,870 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Circleville (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Circleville (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.