We are located in the perfect spot
Ohio Christian University is located in one of America’s Best Communities: Circleville, Ohio. Only a 30-minute drive from Columbus, Ohio, living on campus offers the best of a small town and all the conveniences of the city.
Visitors can enjoy A. W. Marion State Park and the Ted Lewis Museum. To the north is Columbus, Ohio’s capital and largest city, offering shopping at Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Mall, entertainment at Columbus Museum, COSI, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Short North, Columbus Symphony, and Ohio Theatre. Visitors also enjoy Blue Jackets Hockey, Clippers Baseball, Crew Soccer, and OSU Football.
Early Circleville’s streets formed concentric circles that led to its nickname "Round Town.” Today, the town is renowned for its Pumpkin Show every October on the third Wednesday through Saturday, the sixth-largest agricultural exhibit and street fair nationwide. The celebration attracts over 300,000 visitors who enjoy pumpkin contests, parades, entertainment, and every sort of delectable from pumpkin burgers to candy, donuts, drinks, pies, and pizza.
Major Circleville area employers include Aleris, DuPont, GE Lighting, Georgia-Pacific, PPG Industries, Fastenal, Global Transmission, Berger Health System, Circleville City, Teays Valley Local and Logan Elm Local School districts, State of Ohio, and Wal-Mart Stores.
