Best Colleges 2011

Ohio Valley University

Work 1 Campus View Drive Vienna, WV 26105-8000
Work(877) 446-8668
Web site: http://www.ovu.edu
Tier 1
College Category:
Regional Colleges (South)

The Basics About Ohio Valley University

Ohio Valley University is a private institution that was founded in 1958. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 479, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 250 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Ohio Valley University's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), 46. Its tuition and fees are $16,960.

Overview: Ohio Valley University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: 1958
Religious affiliation: Church of Christ
Academic calendar: semester
Total undergraduate enrollment 479
Setting: urban
2009 Endowment: $1,273,101
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline 7/31
Application fee $20
Fall 2009 acceptance rate 57%
Selectivity selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $16,960
Mission (as provided by the school)  

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.

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