Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Ohio Wesleyan University reported a 50.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Ohio Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Delaware, OH, with an SAT reference of 1300 and an ACT reference of 25. The historical average net price is $20,897 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

50.7%

5,708 applicants

SAT reference

1300

Combined score

ACT reference

25

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,897

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Ohio Wesleyan University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)110513001350
ACT (composite, 1–36)252531

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

60.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

84.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,516

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Ohio Wesleyan University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$15,412
$30,001 – $48,000$10,706
$48,001 – $75,000$13,339
$75,001 – $110,000$18,031
$110,000+$30,036

Top Majors at Ohio Wesleyan University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Biological & Biomedical Sciences64
Business, Management & Marketing47
Parks, Recreation & Fitness29
Social Sciences28
Education22
English Language & Literature15
Psychology14
Communication & Journalism13
Visual & Performing Arts12
Computer & Information Sciences9

Financial Aid at Ohio Wesleyan University

About Ohio Wesleyan University

Official website: https://www.owu.edu/

Admissions: https://admission.owu.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio Wesleyan University

What is the acceptance rate at Ohio Wesleyan University?

Ohio Wesleyan University reported a 51% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 5,708. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Ohio Wesleyan University?

The historical 51% acceptance rate suggests Ohio Wesleyan University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Ohio Wesleyan University?

The imported historical records for Ohio Wesleyan University include an SAT reference value of 1300 and an ACT reference value of 25. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Ohio Wesleyan University?

The stored historical average net price at Ohio Wesleyan University is $20,897 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $42,496 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Ohio Wesleyan University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Ohio Wesleyan University is 60%. its stored first-year retention rate is 85%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Ohio Wesleyan University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Ohio Wesleyan University?

Ohio Wesleyan University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action on December 1, 2026, Regular Decision on March 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid December 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Ohio Wesleyan University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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