Delaware, OH
Roughly 51 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 17 percentage points since 2019, from 67% to 51% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,281 | 2,881 | 401 | 67% |
| 2020 | 3,962 | 2,710 | 403 | 68% |
| 2021 | 3,573 | 2,647 | 364 | 74% |
| 2022 | 5,324 | 2,778 | 453 | 52% |
| 2023 | 5,708 | 2,892 | 428 | 51% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,587 of 2,727 women and 1,301 of 2,977 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Ohio Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 51% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,892 of 5,708 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 51 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
5,708 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 428 enrolled.
No. Ohio Wesleyan University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 17 percentage points since 2019, from 67% to 51% — it has become more selective.