Ohio Valley University

Overview

Ohio Valley University is a Comprehensive institution located in Vienna, WV, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1 Campus View Drive
Vienna, WV  26105
United States

Contact Mrs. Valerie Wright
Admissions Office Manager
Email: admissions@ovu.edu
Phone: 304-865-6200
Fax: 304-865-6001

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Energy Management And Systems Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Wellness, General
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Science Technologies/technicians, Other
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

740

Applied

318

Accepted

304

Enrolled

Female Admissions

400

Females Applied

171

Females Accepted

43%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

340

Males Applied

147

Males Accepted

43%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.23

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	530	450	610
SAT Math	515	440	590
ACT Composite	20	17	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

22,400

Private

Fees

12

Full-time student fees

8,540

Room & board

3,900

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

16,707

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,530

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,336

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,520

Avg. Loan Aid

4,908

Avg. Grant Aid

14,169

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69.31%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

22%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

304

Total Undergrad students

17%

International Students

67%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.57%
Black or African American	5.36%
White or Caucasian	60.71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.71%
Asian	0.36%
Two or more races	2.14%
Other	8.57%

Gender

Male (56.91%)

Female (43.09%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	44%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
OVU Homecoming, OVU Expressions and Winter/Spring Banquets

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
Social Clubs, intramural sports, Theatre Production, A cappella Choir and Ambassadors

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

66

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 13

Part-time - 53

Male - 38

Female - 28

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