Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,500
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	74%
Students retention rate	79%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Delaware, Ohio, OWU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Ohio Wesleyan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, OWU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

OWU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,832

Cost of attendance at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,832

Cost of attendance at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Ohio Wesleyan University received on average $37,142 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$37,142

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	107	27%	$4,589	$491,025
Other Federal Grant	107	27%	$5,659	$605,525
State Grant/Scholarships	50	12%	$3,487	$174,368
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	401	100%	$35,198	$14,114,199
Total Grant & Scholarships	401	100%	$37,142	$14,894,092

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ohio Wesleyan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ohio Wesleyan University students is 64.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 56.8%.

64.3%

asian 78.6% 11 students
African American 57.5% 23 students
white 66.4% 186 students
unknown 40.9% 9 students
hispanic 70.0% 21 students
International Students 58.8% 10 students
Mixed Race 61.5% 16 students

Sport Conferences

Football North Coast Athletic Conference
Baseball North Coast Athletic Conference
Basketball North Coast Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country North Coast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Ohio Wesleyan University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ohio Wesleyan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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