Oak Hills Christian College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Oak Hills Christian College, also known as OHCC, is a private Christian college located in Bemidji in Minnesota. The college was founded in 1946 as the Oak Hills Christian Training School. In 1998 the college came to be known by its present name. OHCC is based on a 108-acre, lakeside campus. Students are offered certificate courses, associate’s degree in arts, and bachelor’s degrees in arts and science. Some of the areas of study are biblical studies, intercultural studies, youth ministry, applied psychology, business administration, pastoral ministry and worship arts.

Financial aid is available for students at Oak Hills Christian College. Alternative loans, on-campus employment, and Oak Hills scholarships and grants are some of the ways in which students can obtain financial aid. Students of the institute also participate in a number of religious and social activities.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Interdenominational religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 142 in 2009-2010 (135 full-time equivalent).

About 47% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 53% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 75% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 87% are full-time and 13% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

Oak Hills Christian College provides on-campus housing for 154 of its 135 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (7 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (35 awarded)

• Bible/Biblical Studies
• Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Pastoral Studies/Counseling
• Youth Ministry