Ohio Wesleyan University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Delaware, OH
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#2 Best Value Colleges in Ohio

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,525

Location Delaware, Ohio
Website owu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Best Colleges Rank

#386

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Ohio Wesleyan University is located in Delaware, Ohio, a suburban community 25 miles north of Columbus. Established in 1842 as a Methodist-affiliated liberal arts institution, the university's main campus spans 200 acres and features a mix of historic Gothic Revival and Victorian-era architecture, including the iconic Sturges Hall. The university maintains a competitive admissions process and offers more than 70 majors, with particular academic strength in business, natural sciences, and fine arts. OWU provides guaranteed housing for all four years in its residence halls and operates as an NCAA Division III institution, competing in the North Coast Athletic Conference across 24 varsity sports teams.

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Ratings

OWU is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Ohio Wesleyan University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

GPA 3.54

Acceptance Rate

55.6%

Applications Due Mar 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12.6%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$53,888

Costs for Ohio Wesleyan University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$53,888
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$624
Room and Board		$14,684
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,870
Total One Year Cost		$72,066

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Ohio Wesleyan University are Social Sciences, Business, and Biology. 17% of students major in Social Sciences, 11% in Business, and 11% in Biology.