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Ohio Christian University Women's Basketball

Welcome to the Ohio Christian University women's basketball recruiting profile. Ohio Christian competes in NAIA from Circleville, Ohio. Led by head coach Christopher Simpson, Ohio Christian University pairs a 38% acceptance rate with a 50% graduation rate and a $20,290 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
13
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
—
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
rural
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,681
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
38%
State
Ohio
City
Circleville
Address
1476 Lancaster Pike
Staff
Christopher Simpson
Head Women's Basketball Coach
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Celeste Mershimer
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 67% of NAIA women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
62%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
50%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$34,457
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$39,813
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 57% of NAIA women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$17,840
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$17,840
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$9,950
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$20,290
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 2% of NAIA women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$160,250
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$28,810
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