Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) offers a liberal arts education that nourishes students' minds and spirits. OWU provides the adventure, knowledge, and meaning that enable students to reach their full potential. Collaborating with professors on research projects, obtaining grants to explore new academic terrain, gaining practical experience from internships, and participating in intramural sports are just some of the opportunities available at the university.

Students, who represent 47 states and territories and 32 countries, are invited to choose from more than 90 majors or even create their own. Over one-third pursue double majors. No matter what they study, OWU students learn to think creatively and critically, communicate their ideas, solve complex problems, and apply their knowledge in real-world settings.

Because of its commitment to excellence in liberal arts education, Ohio Wesleyan University is ranked among the top universities in the nation. For example, "U.S. News & World Report" ranked it one of the best liberal arts colleges in its 2017 edition of America's Best Colleges. "The Princeton Review" listed it among the Best 381 Colleges and Best Midwestern colleges. "Money Magazine" named it one of the country's Best Colleges for Your Money.

The OWU Connection

The OWU Connection helps students pursue the subjects they're passionate about and build pathways to meaningful work and successful lives.

Students work with faculty mentors to create their programs of study. They take Travel-Learning Courses that allow them to apply classroom learning to the real world in places such as Argentina, Costa Rica, Greece, and Tanzania. They develop research projects for which they are able to apply for university-funded grants. They complete internships, externships, fellowships - and other hands-on learning opportunities.

Popular majors

Majors of primary interest include business administration, biology, and computer science. The business administration major provides exposure to accounting and other quantitative methods, human resources management and behavior, logistics, management theory, marketing, organization and production, and strategic decision-making.

The biology major provides a strong foundation in biological principles with electives in areas like chemistry, computer science, geology, math, physics, and zoology.

The computer science major includes courses in the analysis of algorithms, the theory of computation, database theory, operational systems, artificial intelligence, and programming languages.

Student research

Students work with faculty members to explore their research interests and produce new knowledge. Some students contribute to faculty members' ongoing research investigations while others investigate topics of special interest to them. These collaborations may continue beyond a semester. Students with especially strong projects may present their results at professional conferences.

Financial aid

Ohio Wesleyan University makes every effort to make earning a degree from a top-tier university affordable. In fact, more than 95% of its students receive financial aid from one or more of the following sources:

- Need based grants
- Government-sponsored student loans
- Merit scholarships and awards
- Student employment through the Federal Work Study and OWU Institutional Student Employment programs

Career opportunities

Ohio Wesleyan University's focus on providing rigorous academics and transforming theory into practice ensures that students graduate with the skills and experience that impress employers and graduate schools. Upon graduation, students join a network of successful alumni including:

- Christina Zamarro '94, vice president of investor relations, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
- Susan Headden '77, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
- Byron Pitts '82, co-anchor, "Nightline"
- Wendie Malick '72, actress, "Hot in Cleveland," "Just Shoot Me")
- Driss Sekkat '06, executive producer / head of development, Middle East Broadcasting Networks

They obtain positions with employers in many industries including the following:

- JPMorgan Chase
- Nationwide Financial
- Norman Rockwell Museum
- Teach for America
- Audubon Zoo
- Democratic Party of Virginia
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- AmeriCorps Habitat for Humanity
- Astrix Technology Group
- Philadelphia Eagles

Student life

Ohio Wesleyan University provides a diverse community where 25% of students are multicultural or come from other countries. Nearly every student lives on campus all four years, creating a close-knit community. A myriad of resources, like those listed below, ensure they can create a rewarding and memorable college experience.

- 150-plus student clubs and organizations
- Club and intramural sports
- Varsity athletics
- A fitness center
- Fraternities and sororities
- Fine, performing, and visual arts
- Spirituality and religious programs
- Community and global service opportunities
- Diversity and multicultural programs
- Health and wellness programs
- Residence halls, Greek houses, and small living units (SLUs) that allow students passionate about a topic to live and learn together
- Events and celebrations

Faculty

Students learn in small classes from faculty members who are accomplished teachers, excellent researchers, and skilled practitioners. There are no graduate teaching assistants here.

Assistant Professor of Accounting Emily Anderson, MBA, is one of the university's talented faculty members. She teaches courses regarding financial, managerial, and cost accounting; accounting systems; and advanced accounting. She has Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant licenses. Prior to joining the university, she was an accounting and human resource manager at Minnich Manufacturing.

Location

Ohio Wesleyan University is located in Delaware, Ohio, in the Midwestern region of the United States. Its beautiful 200-acre campus has 61 buildings and 11 locations on the National Register of Historic Places.

Students can walk to downtown Delaware in only five minutes where they'll find a variety of coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping venues. Attractions include the Strand Theatre and Whit's Frozen Custard, and events such as monthly First Friday celebrations and Farmers' Market Saturdays.

Students can travel to Columbus, Ohio, in just 30 minutes. This thriving metropolis offers many recreational options including professional sports, restaurants, shopping, major concerts, and art galleries. It also has outstanding work and internships opportunities.

• Area and ethnic studies
• 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/life sciences
• 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/marketing
• 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
• Broadcast Journalism
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• Journalism
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• Computer and information sciences
• Computer Science
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• Education
• 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
• Engineering Related
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• Engineering Science
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• English
• Creative Writing
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• English
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• Foreign languages and literature
• 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 sciences
• Pre-Dentistry Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Pre-Medical Studies
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• Pre-Veterinary Studies
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• History
• History
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• Interdisciplinary studies
• Ancient Studies
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• Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related
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• Law/legal studies
• Pre-Law Studies
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• Liberal arts/general studies
• General Studies
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• Humanities
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• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
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• Statistics
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• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Studies
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• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
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• Religious Studies
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• Physical sciences
• 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
• Psychology
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• Public administration and social services
• Public Administration
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• Social sciences
• 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
• Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
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• Visual and performing arts
• 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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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied4,160
• Accepted2,970
• Acceptance Rate71%
• Enrolled1,565
• Female Applicants2,184
• Females Accepted1,640
• Female Acceptance Rate75%
• Male Applicants1,976
• Males Accepted1,330
• Male Acceptance Rate67%
• Applying
• Application Fee $0
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  Minimum high school GPA of 2.5
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.40
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen March 1st --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan November 15th December 1st --
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 530 640
• SAT Math 510 630
• SAT Writing
• ACT Composite 22 28
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$45,500
• Out-of-state tuition *$45,500
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$240
• Room and board *$12,430
• Room only *$6,800
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Average Financial Aid Package:$36,326
• Average Freshman Financial Aid Package:$36,981
• Average International Student Financial Aid Package:$23,252
• Average Loan Aid:$4,850
• Average Grant Aid:$23,369
• Average Scholarship and/or Grant Aid Awarded:$30,716
• Percentage of Students with Need who Receive Financial Aid:100%
• Average Percentage of Financial Need Met: 79%
• Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met: 20%

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students1,565
• Male Student Percentage47%
• Female Student Percentage53%
• Race/Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino5.6%
• Black or African American10.3%
• White or Caucasian68.6%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.13%
• Asian3.22%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.13%
• Two or more races4.76%
• Unknown or International Student2.32%
• Other Student Statistics
• International BreakoutNot Reported
• Out-of-state Students54% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 86%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services Not Reported
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center Yes
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities Not Reported
• Local sororities Not Reported
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Not Reported
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badminton Yes No No
• Baseball No Division 3 No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Equestrian sports No Division C No
• Field hockey No No No
• Football Yes Division 3 No
• Golf Yes Division 3 No
• Ice hockey No Division C No
• Lacrosse Yes Division 3 No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugby No Division C No
• Sailing No Division C No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Skiing (cross-country) Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 3 No
• Softball Yes No No
• Squash Yes No No
• Swimming Yes Division 3 No
• Tennis Yes Division 3 No
• Track Yes Division 3 No
• Ultimate Frisbee No Division C No
• Volleyball Yes Division C No
• Water polo Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Badminton Yes No No
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Equestrian sports No Division C No
• Field hockey No Division 3 No
• Football Yes No No
• Golf Yes No No
• Ice hockey No Division C No
• Lacrosse Yes Division 3 No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugby No Division C No
• Sailing No Division C No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Skiing (cross-country) Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 3 No
• Softball Yes Division 3 No
• Squash Yes No No
• Swimming Yes Division 3 No
• Tennis Yes Division 3 No
• Track Yes Division 3 No
• Ultimate Frisbee No Division C No
• Volleyball Yes Division 3 No
• Water polo Yes No No

• Faculty Breakdown
• Total Faculty208
• Full-time Percentage66%
• Part-time Percentage34%
• Female Percentage43%
• Male Percentage57%
• Student:Faculty Ratio9:1 or 1,502 students to 161 faculty