More selective than 92% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose OCU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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OCU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 38% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 40% | — | — | 15–17 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is OCU compared with other Ohio colleges?
OCU has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kenyon College | 31% | 82% | $38,512 |
| 3 | Oberlin College | 34% | 81% | $38,645 |
| 4 | Art Academy of Cincinnati | 34% | 41% | $34,253 |
| 5 | Case Western Reserve University | 37% | 87% | $41,190 |
| 6 | Ohio Christian University | 38% | 34% | $20,607 |
| 7 | Wilberforce University | 41% | 12% | $5,567 |
| 8 | Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science | 46% | 73% | $19,622 |
| 9 | Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | 46% | 53% | $24,204 |
| 10 | Cleveland Institute of Music | 47% | 72% | $28,226 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at OCU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
OCU admissions questions
What is the OCU acceptance rate?
Ohio Christian University accepts 38% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 488 of 1,223 applicants were admitted.
Does OCU require the SAT or ACT?
Ohio Christian University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at OCU?
38% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (186 of 488).
Is OCU getting harder to get into?
Ohio Christian University accepted 38% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 40% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Ohio Christian University overview