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Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH · Suburb · 1,516 students
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$20,897
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
60%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$55,624
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
56%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in the historic college town of Delaware, Ohio, just north of Columbus, Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) is a premier liberal arts institution best known for its exceptionally strong programs in zoology, business administration, and pre-professional tracks like medicine and law. What truly sets OWU apart is "The OWU Connection," a signature curricular program that helps students secure funding for global travel, self-designed research, and elite internships to translate classroom theory into real-world experience. On campus, students enjoy a vibrant, collaborative community enriched by competitive NCAA Division III athletics, an active Greek life system, and close proximity to the professional opportunities of a major metropolitan hub.

Wikipedia:Ohio Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Delaware, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1842 by Methodist leaders and central Ohio residents, OWU is a member of the Ohio Five – a consortium of Ohio liberal arts colleges. Its 200-acre (81 ha) campus is 27 miles (44 km) north of Columbus, Ohio, and includes the main academic and residential campus, Perkins Observatory, and the Kraus Wilderness Preserve.

Location
Delaware, OH, 43015-2370 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
23 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$53,888
Housing & food (on campus)$14,684
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$68,424
Average net price$20,897
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$53,888
Housing & food (on campus)$14,684
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$68,424
Average net price$20,897
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,412
$30–48k
$10,706
$48–75k
$13,339
$75–110k
$18,031
$110k+
$30,036
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
60%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
51%
Back for yr 2
85%
Transferred
27%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
65% graduated · 28% transferred · 7% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,495
10 yrs after entry$55,624
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$12k–$27k
90th percentile$40,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
56%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
25

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
28%
First-gen
22%
Family income
$65,861
Independent
3%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
6%
Black
10%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,495
After 10 yrs
$55,624
Zoology/Animal Biology37
Psychology, General33
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness27
Business Administration, Management and Operations26
Natural Resources Conservation and Research18
Special Education and Teaching15
Accounting and Related Services14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas11
Political Science and Government11
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs11
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics10
History10
Computer Science9
Geography and Cartography9
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft9
Fine and Studio Arts9
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$306M
Full-time faculty
58%
Faculty salary
$8,792/mo
Teaching spend
$15,050
per student
Federal loans
62%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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