About Ohio Valley University

Founded in 1958, Ohio Valley University. is a college. Located in West Virginia, which is a city setting in West Virginia, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 528 full time undergraduate students, and 29 full time graduate students.

The Ohio Valley University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 20 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Ohio Valley University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate63%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range850-1060
ACT Range18-23

Admissions at OVU are considered Selective, with ,0% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

24% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 18% were in the top quarter, and 23% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Ohio Valley University.

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“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
50%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
100%
“We live for the big game”
50%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
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“We”re a very artistic group”
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“Haven”t met them”
50%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
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“They”re always available”
50%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
50%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
50%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
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“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
50%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
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“People are known to partake on weekends”
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“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
100%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
50%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
100%
“We live for the big game”
50%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
50%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
50%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
50%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
50%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
50%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    5 Students rated on-campus housing 3.2 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    4 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    5 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    5 Students rated campus facilities 2.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    5 Students rated class size 3.4 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    5 Students rated school activities 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    5 Students rated local services 3.4 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    5 Students rated academics 3.4 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

Ohio Valley University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Ohio Valley University?

4 Students rated Ohio Valley University

Byankha - 09/28/2019

I would not recommend this school to anyone. They treat you like kids, you have no freedom, and no privacy. The RA’s here are racist and they are open and okay with you knowing it. They keep dropping sports teams so who knows what team will be next. They dont care about what the students have to say about the school or what we want. The showers are cold, there are ants everywhere in the dorms. The school is just dirty. I myself and my friend have both caught pneumonia from our dorms. we arent allowed open dorms which is pathetic. We are adults. We should be able to go hangout with whoever we want. There is also no privacy and too many unnecessary rules. People have a key to your room so they could literally come in at any time. I highly doubt I will be back next year.

Kelsey - 11/22/2018

Although I am only a visitor, I think Ohio Valley University is a great school that I’m very excited to go to. All the students are very nice and there’s a lot of sports to choose from. There’s a Niche group to choose from too.

Hauoli - 10/14/2018

It's hard to judge a book by its covers. I've only been there a few months and realize I miss home and that there's a bit adjusting to with making new friends and becoming acclimated to my new environment. I love that it's a Christian college, and that I'm wrestling. Having a team of brothers are helpful with my adjustment towards school, and campus.

Jacob - 08/10/2018

The dorms are dirty and out of date. The school itself is secluded from the rest of the town. The dean of students as well as the VP were very rude. 80% of the credits don’t transfer to other universities. The facilities were very basic. There are “hall monitors” that do a head count and you get cited (25$ if I remember correctly) if you are not in your room at a certain time. Yes there is a cerfew, in a place where your freedom as an adult begins. If you are trying to get a real university experience, this is NOT a place you want to spend your money!

Ohio Valley University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Ohio Valley University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Ohio Valley University is 63%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Bro, I know you're really excited for college because you're gonna sing in this group Express and because you'll finally meet women who are more mature and everything... But none of that matters, man. The only thing that will bring you joy is loving people and trusting God. I know you don't trust God with all of you; I've been there. When you don't trust Him completely, you're saying His promises aren't true, His love for you ISN'T complete, and that Jesus only half-heartedly made his way through suffering on the cross. Trust God, and He'll provide. Don't sweat it when you suck at singing sometimes in Express! Or even when you leave it. Don't stress about finding a girl; God's got a great one in mind for you. Just remember one thing: Love is a person, not just a feeling or a command, and the more you understand that, the easier you'll find Jesus' teachings. Your life is bound for glory, just as your Father said it'd be: so take it up.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about OVU is the people. All of the professors are genuinely interested in helping their students acheive, and the faculty and staff are all very friendly. Most teachers are only a text or call away and they will help you not only with schoolwork, but with life problems as well. The key word of OVU is "community". Since it is a small campus, no one goes unnoticed. Every person has the chance to play a big role in some way. There are many chances for students to take leadership positions and get involved.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength.

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Ohio Valley is known for is Christ centered values and education.

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  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I'd say the lack of freedom sometimes kind of stinks. I mean we're not allowed nearly often enough to visit friends in opposite dorms (we don't have co-ed dorms), nor do we get the freedom to create our own social clubs (when the four that exist don't match people at all). Those are things I wish would change, but otherwise Ohio Valley University is one of the best colleges in the United States, hands down.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    OVU is a private, Church of Christ university. Therefore, students who are Christians and want a community environment should attend this school. For people who are interested in community service, attending chapel, and getting involved with local churches, OVU is an excellent place to be. Students who want personal attention from their professors and who want to know the name of every student on campus should come to OVU.

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Student Body

Students

51%

female

49%

male

528

Total Undergrad Enrollment

29

Total Grad Students

60%

Out-Of-State

27%

In-State

13%

International

Organizations

12

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

5

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

61%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
9%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
64%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

85% of students attending Ohio Valley University receive some sort of financial aid. 50% were awarded federal grants. While 54% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$20,460

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$7,450

Room and Board

28,910

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$17,652
$30 - $48K
$13,185
$48 - $75K
$14,973
$75 - $110K
$17,126
$110K & UP
$17,545

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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