1,565
Students
36,326
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
71%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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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
Delaware, OH 43015
United States
Contact
Ms. Alisha Couch
Director of Admission
Email: amcouch@owu.edu
Phone: 740-368-3099
Fax: 740-368-3314
Director of Admission
Email: amcouch@owu.edu
Phone: 740-368-3099
Fax: 740-368-3314
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| African American/Black Studies |
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| Asian Studies (East) |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animal Genetics |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Botany/plant Biology |
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| Genetics |
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| Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Zoology/animal Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Small Business Administration |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Journalism |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Business Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Drama And Dance Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Education |
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| Education (multiple Levels) |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Foreign Language Teacher Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| German Language Teacher Education |
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| Health Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Kindergarten/preschool Education |
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| Latin Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Psychology Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Related |
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| Engineering Science |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Humanities |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient Studies |
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| Medieval And Renaissance Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Astrophysics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,160
Applied
2,970
Accepted
1,565
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,184
Females Applied
1,640
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
1,976
Males Applied
1,330
Males Accepted
67%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.4
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 One recommendation |
| Recommended |
Interview 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | March 1st | Not reported | |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | December 15th | January 15th | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 530 | 640 | |
| SAT Math | 510 | 630 | |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
45,500
Fees
260
Full-time student fees
12,430
Room & board
6,800
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
36,326
Avg. Financial Aid Package
36,981
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
23,252
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,850
Avg. Loan Aid
23,369
Avg. Grant Aid
30,716
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
79%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
20%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,565
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
54%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.6% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| White or Caucasian | 68.6% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.13% |
| Asian | 3.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.13% |
| Two or more races | 4.76% |
| Other | 2.32% |
Gender
Male (46.9%)
Female (53.1%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 86% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Student Services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
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 |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Squash | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Faculty
208
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 137
Part-time - 71
Male - 118
Female - 90