Delaware, OH

Ohio Wesleyan University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Ohio Wesleyan University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Delaware, OH.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
Ohio Wesleyan University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

56% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 6,144 applied, 3,416 accepted, and 432 enrolled in OWU.
192 men and 240 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $54,248 for undergraduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.73% compared to last year at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Financial Aid

1,390 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $39,899.
For freshmen, 453 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $42,496.

Student Population

A total of 1,525 students enrolled OWU in 2025.
By gender, 667 men and 858 women students are enrolled.
It offers only undergraduate programs (all undergraduate students).

74 Major Programs

  • All undergraduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of OWU is 59% and the transfer-out rate is 27%.
The retention rate is 85% for full-time and 85% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
59%
Transfer-out Rate
27%
Retention Rate
85%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 170 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for OWU and the average faculty salary is $79,125. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 441 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $64,476.
Number of Faculties
170
Average Faculty Salary
$79,125
Number of Staffs
441
Average Staff Salary
$64,476

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries