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Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Ohio Wesleyan University campus
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Admission rate
56%
Accessible
Average net price
$20,196
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings
$61,905
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Ohio Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit college in Delaware, OH with 1,516 undergraduates. It admits 56% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $20,196 per year ($13,801 for families earning under $30,000). 64% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,905 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
56%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
5,708
Fall 2023
Admitted
2,892
Fall 2023
Yield
15%
of admitted students enrolled

What Ohio Wesleyan University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$70,351
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$54,953

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$13,801
  • $30–48k$13,070
  • $48–75k$15,602
  • $75–110k$20,269
  • $110k+$29,218

Get a personal estimate with Ohio Wesleyan University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
64%
Freshman retention
85%
Median earnings
$61,905
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,516
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
37%
  • White71%
  • Hispanic6%
  • Black10%
  • Asian2%

Ohio Wesleyan University FAQ

What is Ohio Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?+

Ohio Wesleyan University admits 56% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Ohio Wesleyan University test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Ohio Wesleyan University?+

In Fall 2023, 5,708 students applied to Ohio Wesleyan University and 2,892 were admitted; 428 enrolled.

Does Ohio Wesleyan University consider legacy status?+

Yes. Ohio Wesleyan University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Ohio Wesleyan University require an essay?+

Ohio Wesleyan University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Ohio Wesleyan University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $70,351 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,196.

What is Ohio Wesleyan University's graduation rate?+

64% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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