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Ohio Wesleyan University Science & Tech Programs

Ohio Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Delaware, OH. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Ohio Wesleyan University Rankings

OWU has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#61 of 231	State — Ohio
Overall Quality	#270 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#1648 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Ohio Wesleyan University?

Contact information for OWU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	61 S Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH 43015-2370
Phone:	7403682000
Website:	www.owu.edu/
Admissions:	admission.owu.edu/
Financial Aid:	finaid.owu.edu/

How Do I Get Into OWU?

You can apply to OWU online at: https://admission.owu.edu/applyToOWU.html

OWU is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for OWU

Here’s what OWU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into OWU?

OWU admits 56%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at OWU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,176	1,499	47%
Women	2,964	1,916	65%

Can I Afford Ohio Wesleyan University?

The average net price after aid at OWU is $21,619. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$53,624
In-State Fees	$624
Out-of-State Tuition	$53,624
Out-of-State Fees	$624
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$54,248
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$54,248

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 29% of students at OWU receive some form of financial aid (428 students).

Nearly 99% of students at OWU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $42,385 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,139.

Student Loan Debt

62% of OWU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,259 per year.

Ohio Wesleyan University Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,450 undergraduate students at OWU, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ohio Wesleyan University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	34
Black or African American	136
Hispanic	89
White	1,030
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	59
Non-Resident	81

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at OWU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	308
Illinois	11
Texas	11
Massachusetts	8
Michigan	8

Additionally, approximately 5.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Ohio Wesleyan University

OWU offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Ohio Wesleyan University

OWU offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

OWU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.