Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 61 South Sandusky Street
Delaware, OH  43015
United States

Contact Ms. Laurie Patton
Director of Admission
Email: lspatton@owu.edu
Phone: 740-368-3026
Fax: 740-368-3314

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
East Asian Studies
German Studies
Latin American Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Botany/plant Biology
Genetics, General
Microbiology, General
Neuroscience
Zoology/animal Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/managerial Economics
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Science
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Journalism
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Earth Science Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Psychology Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Nutrition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
Comparative Literature
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-optometry Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Public Health Education And Promotion
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies
International/globalization Studies
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Planetary Astronomy And Science
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,961

Applied

2,710

Accepted

1,430

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,016

Females Applied

1,482

Females Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,945

Males Applied

1,228

Males Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.54

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	Interview
Other requirements:	Interview after initial application review. Letters of recommendation: Only require counselor recommendation.

Application Deadlines

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

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	603	550	670
SAT Math	605	558	660
ACT Composite	26	23	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

48,272

Private

Fees

560

Full-time student fees

13,288

Room & board

7,138

Room only

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

38,834

Avg. Financial Aid Package

40,352

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

32,108

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,787

Avg. Loan Aid

27,864

Avg. Grant Aid

35,093

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

83.8%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

30%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,430

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

82%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.03%
Black or African American	7.29%
White or Caucasian	71.18%
Asian	2.73%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.21%
Two or more races	5.33%
Other	1.26%

Gender

Male (46.01%)

Female (58.67%)

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	84%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Day on the JAY, Student Involvement Fair and President's Ball

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Horizons International , Ski & Snowboarding Club, Botany-Microbiology Club, Black Student Union and Rafiki Wa Afrika

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

196

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 109

Part-time - 87

Male - 59

Female - 50

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