Ohio Valley University, WV
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Very Small • Highly ResidentialBaccalaureate CollegeNot Selective • High Transfer-InAffiliated with the Churches of ChristMain Campus
Ohio Valley University Rankings
Affordability68
Selectivity22
Retention18
Graduation1
Earnings16
Diversity62
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Ohio Valley University
88%Bachelor’s
12%Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing32%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education13%
Engineering Technologies4%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities14%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Psychology11%
Science Technologies1%
Theology and Religious Vocations2%
Admissions
Getting into Ohio Valley University
34%Admission Rate
535Median SAT Math
533Median SAT Reading
21Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–590
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–585
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–24
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Ohio Valley University
$22KIn-State Tuition
$22KOut-of-State Tuition
$30KAverage Total Cost
$17KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Ohio Valley University
63%Receive Federal Loans
$12KMedian Federal Debt
51%Repayment Rate
$262Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 47% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 51% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 59% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 65% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Ohio Valley University
66%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
20%Withdrawal Rate
36%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 28% | 47% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 36% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 31% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 42% | 53% |
| Black | 40% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% | 39% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 47% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 73% | 50% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 12% | 30% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Ohio Valley University
87%Employment Rate
$28KMedian Salary
$18K25 Pctl Salary
$38K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 78% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $38K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $55K | $53K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $31K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $33K | $35K |
Students
Students at Ohio Valley University
386Undergraduates
74%Full-time Undergrads
20Avg Entry Age
28Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 82% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 16% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 8% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 22% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 13% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Ohio Valley University, WV
Mountain State College
3 miles, S
Wood County School of Practical Nursing
7 miles, S
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
7 miles, S