Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH · Private
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Ohio Wesleyan University admitted 55.6% of applicants university-wide (3,416 of 6,144).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 55.6% | 3,416 | 6,144 |
| In-state | 88.6% | 2,017 | 2,276 |
| Out-of-state | 88.6% | 1,005 | 1,134 |
| International applicants | 14.4% | 394 | 2,734 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 36.0% | 54 | 150 |
| Men | 47.2% | 1,499 | 3,176 |
| Women | 64.6% | 1,916 | 2,964 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 36%, vs 55.6% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Also offers Early Action (closes Dec 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 3,416 admitted students, 432 enrolled (12.6% yield).
Ohio Wesleyan University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1120–1320
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Ohio Wesleyan University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $73,926/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $54,330 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,596 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $73,926/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $15,412 |
| $30k–48k | $10,706 |
| $48k–75k | $13,339 |
| $75k–110k | $18,031 |
| Over $110k | $30,036 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Ohio Wesleyan University Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Automatic)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- National Merit Scholarship — Full tuition, room, and board (Full Tuition)
- OWU Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Ohio Wesleyan University Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Merit Scholarship — Up to $30,000 per year (International Aid)
- Ohio Wesleyan University Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Automatic)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- OWU Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Ohio Wesleyan University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application or OWU Online Application
- Personal Essay
- Official Academic Records (Transcripts)
- Letter of Recommendation
- External Exam Results (if applicable) (recommended)
- Statement of Activities (if not currently enrolled)
- Interview (optional) (optional)
International applicants
- Common Application or OWU Online Application
- Personal Essay
- Official Academic Records (Transcripts)
- Letter of Recommendation
- External Exam Results (if applicable) (recommended)
- Statement of Activities (if not currently enrolled)
- Interview (optional) (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Ohio Wesleyan University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- What stands out to you about Ohio Wesleyan University, and how do you see OWU supporting your academic goals and personal growth? (Optional)250 words · Optional
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $55,624
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 58.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84.7%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Ohio Wesleyan University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #121
- WSJ: #484
- Forbes: #494
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2026-12-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-03-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Ohio Wesleyan University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Biological & life sciences (17%), Social sciences (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 53% of class sections have under 20 students.
Ohio Wesleyan University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.