Ohio Christian University

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

Ohio Christian University, OCU, is a private career-focused baccalaureate college in Circleville, Ohio that was founded in 1948 as the Mount of Praise Bible College with the objective of training ministers for the Churches of Christ in Christian Union. It was later renamed Circleville Bible College before finally becoming Ohio Christian University in 2006. The university remains affiliated with the Churches of Christ in Christian Nation.

The campus of Ohio Christian University is based in a rural area. The Case Clock Tower, which is located at the center of the campus, was named after the head of the bible and theology department David A. Case. Students are offered associate's and bachelor's degrees in arts. Online degree programs, as well as a degree completion programs for adults are also available.

OCU's athletic teams, which are called The Trailblazers, participate in the Mid-East Region of National Christian College Athletic Association in baseball, golf, basketball, volleyball, softball and soccer.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Other Protestant religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy and therapy and counseling.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Selective admissions.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

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.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 780 in 2009-2010 (708 full-time equivalent).

About 49% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 51% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 39% of the student body. About 24% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

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Room and Board

Ohio Christian University provides on-campus housing for 202 of its 708 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

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

Graduate School Focus

Ohio Christian University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (8 awarded)

• Human Resources Management and Services

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded)

• Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods

LIBERAL ARTS (15 awarded)

• General Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (25 awarded)

• Theology and Religious Vocations

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded)

• Counseling Psychology