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Ohio Wesleyan University

Private

Delaware, OH

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Ohio Wesleyan University is a private small school in Delaware, OH, enrolling about 1,516 undergraduates. Ohio Wesleyan University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 56%. Among reported majors, Business Administration, Management and Operations shows the strongest outcomes -- $66,800/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate56%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads1,516
Yield (admits who enroll)16%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$68,424
4-year grad rate60%
Median earnings, 10yr out$55,624

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Ohio Wesleyan University weighs your application

From Ohio Wesleyan University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresNot considered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationConsidered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans62%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out77%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$66,800/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$55,420/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$47,941/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,568
Typical room charge$7,370
Typical board charge$6,961

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Ohio Wesleyan University look for in applicants?

Per Ohio Wesleyan University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Ohio Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?

Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH admits approximately 56% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

How much does Ohio Wesleyan University cost?

Ohio Wesleyan University's total cost of attendance is reported at $68,424 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Ohio Wesleyan University?

Ohio Wesleyan University's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Ohio Wesleyan University require students to live on campus?

No -- Ohio Wesleyan University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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