Top Questions of High School Students & Parents
1. How can I help my son or daughter apply for college?
Emphasize the importance of starting the application process in a timely manner in order to meet all of the institution’s deadlines. In addition, ensure that the student understands the necessity of submitting an accurate, complete application along with all of the supporting material. Be sure to schedule a campus visit to the schools your student is considering. There is no substitute for seeing it firsthand and talking to current faculty and students.
2. How many credits is an average course load?
Most full-time students take between 12 and 17 credits per semester. Students should take a lighter class load in their first semester and use that semester to figure out how many classes they can realistically manage later on. Students will also want to pay attention to the number of credits required for any scholarships they are receiving.
3. Is it important that my daughter or son decide on a major by their first semester of college?
Students who choose their major early in college will be able to complete their program’s requirements more efficiently and quickly overall. However, CCU’s Biblical Studies Program allows them to take required biblical and general education classes their first year, which buys them some time to make a decision about their major.
4. What is the admission process to enroll at Cincinnati Christian University?
An application, $40 application fee, spiritual reference, high school or college transcript, and standard test scores (ACT or SAT) are required. Review our application instructions and be sure to start early!
5. What are CCU’s acceptance guidelines?
There are two levels of acceptance: Full or Conditional. Students must have an acceptable moral and spiritual background in addition to academic achievement in order to be accepted.
Full Acceptance
- High school GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- ACT composite score of 17 or higher OR SAT Reasoning Test combined score of 1210 or higher
Conditional Acceptance
Students who do not meet the Full Acceptance criteria may be granted Conditional Acceptance if they meet the following standards:
- High school GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- ACT composite score of 14 or higher OR SAT Reasoning Test combined score of 990 or higher
6. Will I get credit for my advanced placement classes taken in high school?
AP Exam
CCU will award three hours of credit for a score of 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in a discipline matching a degree requirement or for a general elective. A score of 5 on the AP exam in English will receive credit for six hours of college English. A score of 5 on an AP exam in a natural science will receive credit for six hours of natural science.
CLEP Exam
For the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams in appropriate subject areas, CCU will allow three hours of credit in English, science, mathematics, history, psychology or sociology for scores over 500 for paper-and-pencil exams or 50 for computer-based exams. Students may not receive more than three hours of credit in one discipline by taking multiple CLEP exams.
We highly recommend that you contact your Admissions Counselor for more details. All Admissions policies and procedures are subject to change without prior notice.