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Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH

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Overview

Ohio Wesleyan University is a 4-year institution located in Delaware, OH, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 61 South Sandusky Street
Delaware, OH  43015
United States
Contact Laurie Patton
Director of Admission
Email: lspatton@owu.edu
Phone: 740-368-3026
Fax: 740-368-3314

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
East Asian Studies Checkmark
Latin American Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biochemistry Checkmark
Genetics, General Checkmark
Microbiology, General Checkmark
Neuroscience Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Accounting Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Communication, General Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
History, General Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
Environmental Science Checkmark
Environmental Studies Checkmark
Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
Philosophy Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Psychology, General Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Geography Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Music, General Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,324
Applied
2,778
Accepted
1,410
Enrolled
52%
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Female Admissions

2,688
Females Applied
1,560
Females Accepted
58%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

2,636
Males Applied
1,218
Males Accepted
46%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.71
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
One recommendation
Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs Interview
Other requirements: Summary of school and community activities

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen March 1st November 1st Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen March 1st January 1st Yes
Early decision plan November 15th December 1st
Other early decision plan December 1st December 15th
Transfer August 1st Not reported Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

51,711
Private
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Fees

586
Full-time student fees
14,832
Room & board
7,628
Room only
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Employees

Financial Aid

40,366
Avg. Financial Aid Package
39,528
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
36,161
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,909
Avg. Loan Aid
30,350
Avg. Grant Aid
36,408
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
83.4%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
26%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,410
Total Undergrad students
7%
International Students
33%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 5.5%
Black or African American 6.92%
White or Caucasian 71.81%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.07%
Asian 3.21%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.21%
Two or more races 4.57%
Other 1.07%

Gender

Male (43.83%)
Female (56.03%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
Men-only housing
Women-only housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 82%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Day on the JAY, President's Ball and Culture Fest

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

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Most popular organizations:
Horizons International, Ski & Snowboarding Club, Prism, Women in Science and Black Student Union

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball Checkmark Division 3 No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading No No No
Crew No No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports No Checkmark No
Field Hockey No No No
Football Checkmark Division 3 No
Golf Checkmark Division 3 No
Indoor Track Checkmark Division 3 No
Lacrosse Checkmark Division 3 No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No No No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 3 No
Tennis Checkmark Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee No Checkmark No
Volleyball No No No
Wrestling Checkmark Division 3 No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Crew No Division 3 No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports No Checkmark No
Field Hockey Checkmark Division 3 No
Football No No No
Golf Checkmark Division 3 No
Indoor Track Checkmark Division 3 No
Lacrosse Checkmark Division 3 No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark Division 3 No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 3 No
Tennis Checkmark Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee No Checkmark No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No
Wrestling No No No

Faculty

194
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 95
Part-time - 99
Male - 98
Female - 96
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