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Ohio Wesleyan University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Ohio

Ohio Wesleyan University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
55.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹50,61,807Out-of-state
Students
1,516Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Ohio Wesleyan University (abbreviated OWU) 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.

Admissions planning estimate

55.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 20.6%–90.6%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 50.67%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 50.7% (2,892/5,708; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

56 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 6,144
Offered a place 3,416
Enrolled 432

12.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite25-31
136

What a year costs

₹65,35,037 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹50,61,807
  • Housing₹13,79,297
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹65,35,037
After aid (average) ₹19,62,897

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹50,61,807
Out-of-state ₹50,61,807

Average aid awarded: ₹44,28,424 a year.

Outcomes and support

84.7%
Retention
58.6%
Graduation
73%
Get financial aid
24%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 71.2%
African American 9.5%
Hispanic 6.3%
Multiracial 4.2%
Asian 2.4%
Unknown 1%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

1 programme

  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Botany/Plant Biologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Dancebachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Geneticsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Literaturebachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Medieval and Renaissance Studiesbachelor
Microbiological Sciences and Immunologybachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Otherbachelor
Zoology/Animal Biologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate55.6%
Total Applicants6144
Admitted Applicants3416
Enrolled Applicants432
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %25
ACT Composite 75th %31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹50,61,807
Out-of-State Tuition₹50,61,807
Average Housing Cost₹13,79,297
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹19,62,897
Students Receiving Aid73%
Average Aid Awarded₹44,28,424
Out-of-State Students24%

Student Body Diversity

African American9.5%
Asian2.37%
Hispanic6.27%
White71.17%
Multiracial4.16%
Native American0.07%
Pacific Islander0.07%
International5.41%
Unknown Race0.99%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate58.57%
Retention Rate84.74%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates1516

Contact

Street Address61 S Sandusky St
ZIP Code43015
Phone(740) 368-3020
Websitehttps://www.owu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/