Profile of Ohio Valley UniversityThe main campus of Ohio Valley University is in Vienna, WV (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a Churches of Christ institution. Ohio Valley University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Course Topics
Ohio Valley University students most commonly major in a field related to business and management.
Ohio Valley University Selectivity
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 440 or more.
Faculty
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
Student Enrollment
In 2007, Ohio Valley University had 546 enrolled students.
Student Life
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"At Ohio Valley University, we seek to transform lives in a Christ-centered academic community that integrates
higher learning, biblical faith, and service to God and humanity.
This is accomplished by:
Equipping students for life through quality academic programs
Encouraging life-shaping relationships among faculty, staff, and students
Fostering holistic growth through varied co-curricular activities
Promoting knowledge, values, and skills inherent in healthy families and quality relationships
Connecting students to the global community
Instilling a desire for life-long learning
Creating opportunities for growth in faith and service"
Ohio Valley University Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
|---|
| Business and Management | 79 | business, marketing, accounting, business management, human resources, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 43 | liberal arts and sciences, history |
| Education and Teaching | 19 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Medicine | 6 | public health courses, medical preparatory |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 3 | science tech |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | bible studies |
Contact: Ohio Valley University
Ohio Valley University
#1 Campus View Drive
Vienna, WV 26105-8000
General Phone: (304) 865-6000
http://www.ovu.edu