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Ohio Christian University
About 38 in 100 applicants get into Ohio Christian University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Ohio Christian University anchors the college town of Circleville, OH, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Other Protestant affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $79,453 four years out. Faculty pay averages $54,072 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 862 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 62.4% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 15 and 17 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Ohio Christian University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Ohio Christian University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Ohio Christian University's submitters' middle half scored 15–17 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Ohio Christian University received 1,223 applications and admitted 488 (39.9%), with 186 enrolling.
How Ohio Christian University compares
| Ohio Christian University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 38% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $24,600 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $39,813 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Ohio Christian University's median earnings are $39,813 — below the Ohio benchmark of $52,356. Weigh that against the $24,600 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Ohio Christian University lists tuition at $24,600 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Ohio Christian University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $24,600 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 862 undergraduates, Ohio Christian University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Ohio Christian University students — 33.9% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Ohio Christian University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,453 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,293 |
| Homeland Security | $53,626 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,480 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $46,350 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,701 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,805 |
| Psychology, General | $42,140 |
| Human Services, General | $41,533 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $40,901 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,291 |
Median earnings for these 11 Ohio Christian University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $39,813 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 17 additional Ohio Christian University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Ohio Christian University?
The middle 50% of Ohio Christian University's submitters earned ACT composites of 15–17; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Ohio Christian University's acceptance rate?
39.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 488 admitted from 1,223 applicants.
How much does Ohio Christian University cost?
At Ohio Christian University, published tuition is $24,600 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Ohio Christian University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Ohio Christian University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $39,813 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Cleveland Institute of Music — 47.3% admitted
- The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences — 58.9% admitted
- Case Western Reserve University — 36.5% admitted
- Defiance College — 47.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.