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Ohio Wesleyan University
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  • 4 Year
  • DELAWARE, OH

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade D+
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade C+

About

61 S SANDUSKY ST
DELAWARE, OH 43015
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
North Coast Athletic Conference
From Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan students take advantage of vast opportunities: 70+ majors, internships, mentored research, study abroad, 24 varsity sports, and fine and performing arts. The OWU Connection sets us apart, designed to help students gain the global knowledge and real-world experience employers and graduate schools value. Our historic 200-acre campus is a short walk from more than 25 restaurants and coffee shops in our Ohio-friendly hometown, and we're just north of Columbus, named America's #2 city for new grads.

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Ohio Wesleyan University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
March 1
Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Range
1210-1390
ACT Range
21-28
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$25,522 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$37,142 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 39 responses
69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 51 responses
41%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 51 responses

Majors

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,333 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
6
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
27%
Varsity Athletes
37%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 29 responses
  • Involved, Ambitious, and going places
    52%
  • Dedicated and determined
    28%
  • Kinda lazy, lots of potheads too
    10%
  • Going to change the world
    7%
  • Busy and Involved
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
95%
Poll
56%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 55 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 60 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 30 responses
  • Theory into Practice
    43%
  • Harvard of the MidWest
    10%
  • Prestigious
    10%
  • Underrated
    10%
  • Highschool
    7%
  • Home away from home
    7%
  • Fast-paced
    3%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
64%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
71%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 24 responses

Ohio Wesleyan University Reviews

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