Highlights

OVU is located in beautiful Vienna, West Virginia, on the Ohio River in the historic Mid-Ohio Valley, a community of approximately 80,000.

Main and South Campuses
266 wooded acres at one of the highest points in Wood County, West Virginia. The main campus complex features one entrance/exit to the main buildings, providing added security. Facilities throughout the main and south campuses feature wireless Internet access, learning centers, computer labs, student housing, offices, smart classrooms, library, student center, university bookstore, athletic and health/fitness center, two gymnasiums, a theatre, student commons, chapel, dining hall and more.

University Attributes

Chartered in 1958 by members of the churches of Christ, Ohio Valley University is a private, independent, regional, faith-proclaiming, liberal arts university. Classes officially began in 1960. OVU is annually recognized as one of the nation's best comprehensive baccalaureate universities in U.S.News and World Report's America's Best Colleges Guide.

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

Degrees Available

• Bachelors

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Experience Required

no

Ohio Valley University's Mission Statement

Ohio Valley University seeks to transform lives in a Christ-centered academic community that integrates higher learning, biblical faith, and service to God and humanity.