OWU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 55.60%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $54,248
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at OWU:
- Total Enrollment: 1,525
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.7% men, 56.3% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 59%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 85%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 74 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's.
OWU Overview
Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Delaware, OH. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The OWU's tuition & fees is $54,248 for the academic year 2024-2025. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $42,385.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,525 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
OWU's acceptance rate is 55.60% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.65%.
OWU ranked 81st in Liberal Arts Colleges and 14th in Ohio Colleges rankings. Ohio Wesleyan University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Ohio Wesleyan University is $54,248.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $56,273 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Ohio Wesleyan University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at OWU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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