Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003109
- Phone: (740) 266-1230
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
67.30%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$31,489Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU)
4000 Sunset Boulevard Suite 2631, Steubenville, OH
OWU is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Delaware, OH, which is a predominantly rural area. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Around a thousand students enroll at Ohio Wesleyan University annually.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Ohio Wesleyan University offers:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Social Sciences
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Very common exam scores among applicants admitted to Ohio Wesleyan University are between 22 - 29 on the ACT, or 1030 - 1300 on the SAT. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at OWU, with 16 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is around $42,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is about $5,900 for the year. Ohio Wesleyan University may offer financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.
The mascot for OWU is the "Battling Bishops", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants OWU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Ohio Wesleyan University has a total student population of about 1,600. The student body is made up of 100% undergraduate students and 29% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $47,000-$56,000 per year
- Part time students pay in the range of $5,100 to $6,100 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $31,923 |
Receiving Student Loans | 69% | $8,228 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Ohio Wesleyan University may offer services to students like:
- Online course work available
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1940)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 2006)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Ohio Wesleyan University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Ohio Wesleyan University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Zoology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
- Biology (B)
- Genetics (B)
- Microbiology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Botany (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Accounting (B)
- International Business (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B)
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- PreMed Studies (B)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Physics (B)
- Chemistry (B)
- Astrophysics (B)
- Geology
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Geography (B)
- Urban Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Dance (B)
- Music (B)
- Art History
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Ohio Wesleyan University.
- Otterbein University in Delaware, OH (16 miles away)
- Ohio Dominican University in Cleveland, OH (22 miles away)
- Capital University in Canton, OH (24 miles away)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Alliance, OH (32 miles away)
- Denison University in Defiance, OH (33 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Ohio
- See all private colleges in Ohio
- Review a list of Ohio Bible and Christian Colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003109
- Phone: (740) 266-1230
- School Homepage