PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · BACHELOR'S

Ohio Wesleyan University

Also known as: OWU

📍 Delaware, Ohio🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 1,516 Undergrads🔗 www.owu.edu

Overview

Ohio Wesleyan University is an small private non-profit institution in Delaware, Ohio. It enrolls about 1,516 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 56%. Graduates earn a median of $55,624 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

56%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

—

Net Price

$20,897

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

59%

Retention

85%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$55,624

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

55.6%

SAT Average

—

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Neither required nor recommended

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200Not reported800

Math

200Not reported800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$53,888

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$53,888

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$68,424

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$20,897

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$15,412
$30,001 – $48,000	$10,706
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,339
$75,001 – $110,000	$18,031
$110,001 +	$30,036

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

62.1%

Academics & Programs

Ohio Wesleyan University offers programs across 21 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

21.1%

Business, Management & Marketing

15.5%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

9.6%

Social Sciences

9.2%

Education

7.3%

English Language & Literature

5.0%

Psychology

4.6%

Communication & Journalism

4.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

59%

On-Time (4yr)

51%

Retention (FT)

85%

% Earning >$25K

80%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$42,495

8 years

$48,945

10 years

$55,624

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

43.8%

White

62.7%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

71.2%

Black or African American

9.5%

Asian

2.4%

Hispanic / Latino

6.3%

Two or more races

4.2%

International

5.4%

Gender

Women

56.4%

Men

43.6%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ohio Wesleyan University hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 56%.

How much does Ohio Wesleyan University cost?

In-state tuition is $53,888, and out-of-state is $53,888. Average net price after financial aid is $20,897.

What is Ohio Wesleyan University known for?

Most popular programs include Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Business, Management & Marketing, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness.

What's the graduation rate at Ohio Wesleyan University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 59%, and 85% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.