Overview
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Best Colleges Rank
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.
Ratings
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Value
OWU is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Ohio Wesleyan University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#369 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#269 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#13 in Best Private Colleges in Ohio
#156 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1105/1350 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $586 |
| Room and Board | $14,226 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $69,383 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 17% |
| Business | 11% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Foreign Languages | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204909 IPEDS survey data for Ohio Wesleyan University.
Current students may use the Ohio Wesleyan University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025