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Summary
Ohio Valley University is a private institution that was founded in 1958. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 488, its setting is city, and the campus size is 250 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Ohio Valley University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), 35. Its tuition and fees are $18,100 (2012-13).
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Ohio Valley University is a liberal arts college located between the cities of Parkersburg and Vienna. A student centered college, Ohio Valley University strives to transform lives in a Christ-centered academic community that integrates higher learning, biblical faith, and service to God and humanity. Warm friendly faces and a down-to-earth atmosphere are the basic ingredients of the college culture. Challenging academic programs are offered in a variety of associate and baccalaureate degree programs and tracks that are designed for traditional learners, including accounting, Bible, business administration, business management, Christian counseling, elementary education, human resource management, liberal studies, marketing, organizational management, psychology, secondary education, and vocational ministry. At Ohio Valley University, every student is challenged to think critically, improve communication skills, and broaden his or her knowledge base. Those goals are driven by small class sizes and one-on-one relationships with faculty, staff and other students. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1958 |
| Religious affiliation | Church of Christ |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $1,285,989 |
Applying
When applying to Ohio Valley University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 30. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 31. The application fee at Ohio Valley University is $20. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 45.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 45.6% |
| Application deadline | August 30 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 31 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Ohio Valley University is 10:1, and the school has 78.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Ohio Valley University include: Business/Commerce, General; Elementary Education and Teaching; Business Administration and Management, General; Bible/Biblical Studies; and Secondary Education and Teaching. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 64.2 percent.
Student Life
Ohio Valley University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 488, with a gender distribution of 53.5 percent male students and 46.5 percent female students. At this school, 53.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 47.0 percent of students live off campus. Ohio Valley University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 527 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Ohio Valley University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, and health insurance. Ohio Valley University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Ohio Valley University, 91 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Ohio Valley University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 91% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Ohio Valley University, 84.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $10,466.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $18,100 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $6,676 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
