Ohio Christian University Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Circleville, OH · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 38% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $21,092 a year (2022–23)
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Ohio Christian University reported an acceptance rate of 38% for fall 2024.

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Ohio Christian University GPA requirements

Ohio Christian University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Ohio Christian University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Ohio Christian University acceptance rate

Ohio Christian University admitted 366 of 964 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 38%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Ohio Christian University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Circleville, Ohio, with 1,288 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Ohio Christian University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Ohio Christian University's admissions office before you apply.

Ohio Christian University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Ohio Christian University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,092 a year at Ohio Christian University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Ohio Christian University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Ohio Christian University admitted 38% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Ohio Christian University?

A lot: Ohio Christian University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How hard is it to get into Ohio Christian University?

Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Ohio Christian University admitted 38% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How many applicants get into Ohio Christian University?

Ohio Christian University's acceptance rate was 38% for fall 2024: it admitted 366 of 964 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Does Ohio Christian University require the SAT or ACT?

Check Ohio Christian University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Ohio Christian University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).

What GPA do you need to get into Ohio Christian University?

Ohio Christian University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Does Ohio Christian University require an essay?

No, but it considers one. Ohio Christian University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does Ohio Christian University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,092 a year at Ohio Christian University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Ohio Christian University look at legacy status?

No. Ohio Christian University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Ohio Christian University?

Yes. Ohio Christian University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Ohio Christian UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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