Ohio Valley University

Ohio Valley University, established in 1958 and also known as OVU, is a private, four-year college located in Vienna, West Virginia, United States. The university has two campuses covering a total area of over 260 acres. The college offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 12 areas of study. OVU is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Biblical Studies & Behavioral Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Education

Students at Ohio Valley University enjoy a varied life. The campus hosts several student clubs and organizations such as Ambassadors for Christian Education, Student National Education Association, Alpha Chi Honor Society, and Timothy Club. The sports teams at OVU are nicknamed as Fighting Scots. They compete in the Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and are members of the NCAA's Division II.

Ohio Valley University Highlights

Where Ohio Valley University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Churches of Christ religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in business and management.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Ohio Valley University was 546 in 2007 (524 full-time equivalent).

About 49% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 51% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 10% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 90% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Ohio Valley University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Ohio Valley University provides on-campus housing for 272 of its 524 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

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

Ohio Valley University Athletics

Ohio Valley University is in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Ohio Valley University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 14 male students received the aid (men were 74% of those receiving aid) and 5 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 26% of students receiving such aid) .

Ohio Valley University Admissions (2007)

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