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Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University is a small, private institution located in Delaware, oh. Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University offers undergraduate degrees in 62 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

1,452 undergraduates

$52,296 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Ohio Wesleyan University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 50.7%

SAT score average 1311

ACT score average 28

Average high school GPA 3.60

Application fee $0.00

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Key deadlines

November

337 days away Early Decision date

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March

78 days away Application deadline date

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December

353 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Ohio Wesleyan University is known for one of its top majors: Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

11 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Languages and Literature

Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Psychology, General

Zoology/Animal Biology

Accounting and Related Services

Political Science and Government

History

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $52,296

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,226

Books & supplies $1,000

Other expenses $1,800

Cost of attendance* $69,322

Average financial aid package $50,680

Estimated cost $18,642 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $52,296

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,226

Books & supplies $1,000

Other expenses $1,800

Cost of attendance* $69,322

Average financial aid package $50,680

Estimated cost $18,642 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Ohio Wesleyan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,452, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

1,452

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

74%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Ohio Wesleyan University, students love their Ski & Snowboarding Club, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

61 S Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH 43015

8009228953

https://www.owu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Ski & snowboarding club

Women in science

Horizons

Roller skating club

Black student union

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsNo

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Ohio Wesleyan University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Ohio Wesleyan University?

Ohio Wesleyan University is located in Delaware, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Ohio Wesleyan University?

The acceptance rate for Ohio Wesleyan University is 51%.

What’s the average GPA for Ohio Wesleyan University?

The average high school GPA for Ohio Wesleyan University students was 3.60.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Ohio Wesleyan University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Ohio Wesleyan University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $277,288.

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