Overview

Ohio Wesleyan University is a 4-year institution located in Delaware, OH, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 61 South Sandusky Street
Delaware, OH  43015
United States

Contact Laurie Patton
Director of Admission
Email: lspatton@owu.edu
Phone: 740-368-3026
Fax: 740-368-3314

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
East Asian Studies
Latin American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Genetics, General
Microbiology, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Geography
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,324

Applied

2,778

Accepted

1,410

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,688

Females Applied

1,560

Females Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,636

Males Applied

1,218

Males Accepted

46%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.71

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Interview
Other requirements:	Summary of school and community activities

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	March 1st	November 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	March 1st	January 1st	Yes
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 1st
Other early decision plan	December 1st	December 15th
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

51,711

Private

Fees

586

Full-time student fees

14,832

Room & board

7,628

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

40,366

Avg. Financial Aid Package

39,528

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

36,161

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,909

Avg. Loan Aid

30,350

Avg. Grant Aid

36,408

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

83.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,410

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

33%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.5%
Black or African American	6.92%
White or Caucasian	71.81%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.07%
Asian	3.21%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.21%
Two or more races	4.57%
Other	1.07%

Gender

Male (43.83%)

Female (56.03%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	82%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Day on the JAY, President's Ball and Culture Fest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Horizons International, Ski & Snowboarding Club, Prism, Women in Science and Black Student Union

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

194

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 95

Part-time - 99

Male - 98

Female - 96