Campus & Student Life at Ohio Valley University

Home to about 253 undergraduates in 2020, Ohio Valley is a very small, private university located in Vienna, West Virginia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Ohio Valley offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Ohio Valley can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Ohio Valley Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Ohio Valley University is Affiliated With the Churches of Christ Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Churches of Christ faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Churches of Christ Colleges and Universities.

Ohio Valley Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Ohio Valley Disability Services.

Ohio Valley for the Military

While not a "service academy", Ohio Valley does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Ohio Valley Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Ohio Valley for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Ohio Valley University

Ohio Valley offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Ohio Valley University

Ohio Valley has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 253 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 229 (90.5%). Part-time attendance was 24 (9.5%).

Ohio Valley University is Ranked #612 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Ohio Valley receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Ohio Valley #612 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Ohio Valley by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Ohio Valley Diversity Guide.

Ohio Valley University Competes in the NCAA

Ohio Valley has a total of 251 student athletes, 161 men and 90 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Ohio Valley University Athletics