School Information

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Total Enrollment 495
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Ohio Valley University

http://www.ovu.edu
#1 Campus View Drive, Vienna, West Virginia 26105-8000
(304) 865-6000

At Ohio Valley University, we seek to transform lives in a Christ-centered academic community that integrates higher learning, biblical faith, and service to God and humanity. This is accomplished by: •Equipping students for life through quality academic programs •Encouraging life-shaping relationships among faculty, staff, and students •Fostering holistic growth through varied co-curricular activities •Promoting knowledge, values, and skills inherent in healthy families and quality relationships •Connecting students to the global community •Instilling a desire for life-long learning •Creating opportunities for growth in faith and service

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Churches of Christ
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Ohio Valley University, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 81.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,376), and 78% receive loans ($7,080 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,460.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Ohio Valley University is $16,271 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 591 people applied to Ohio Valley University. Of the applicants, 15.0% were admitted (17.0% male & 14.0% female ) and 100.0% accepted (100.0% male and 100.0% female)

Of the 473 undergraduate students at Ohio Valley University, 13.0% are part-time. A majority (74.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 59.0% of the 22 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     33.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     60.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     29.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     46.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     52.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 877-446-8668
Admissions Office Email admissions@ovu.edu
Admissions Office Address Ohio Valley University 1 Campus View Drive Vienna, WV 26105-8000
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.ovu.edu/site.cfm/transferstudents.cfm
Admissions Website http://www.ovu.edu/site.cfm/Future-Students-home/Applying-For-Admission.cfm
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to Ohio Valley University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Ohio Valley University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 500
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 540
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Ohio Valley University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 44
Accounting 5
Business Administration and Management, General 6
Business/Commerce, General 24
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2
Management Information Systems, General 2
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5
Education 15 0
Curriculum and Instruction 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 7
Secondary Education and Teaching 8
English language and literature/letters 1
English Language and Literature, General 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 2
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
Public Health, Other 2
History 2
History, General 2
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 20 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 20 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 5
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 5
Psychology 11
Psychology, General 11
Science technologies/technicians 1
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 1
Theology and religious vocations 7
Bible/Biblical Studies 7
 
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Christine Nasambu Wanjala on August 13, 2011 said:

May God establish the vision you have been given to reach, may you be sustained and increase for the glory of the Almighty God. You a re a people of the moment, or the hour for this generation! From Kenya, Africa.

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