Ohio Wesleyan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2467 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #698 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #638 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #1 of 2 | In Delaware |
| #1303 of 3,564 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 1,525
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.owu.edu
Ohio Wesleyan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Ohio Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 56% and is among the top 19% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 56% | 47% | 65% |
| Applicants | 6,144 | 3,176 | 2,964 |
| Admissions | 3,416 | 1,499 | 1,916 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 432 | 192 | 240 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1085 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 144 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 95 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 85 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 63 (4%) |
| Asian | 36 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 15 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ohio Wesleyan University is $23,006 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,412 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,706 |
| $48-75K | $13,339 |
| $75-110K | $18,031 |
| $110K+ | $30,036 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,264 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,264 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,264 |
| Fee in-district | $624 |
| Fee in-state | $624 |
| Fee out-of-state | $624 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,528 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,312 |
| Room charge | $7,856 |
| Meal charge | $7,456 |
Ohio Wesleyan University majors
Ohio Wesleyan University has granted 303 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ohio Wesleyan University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 33 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 |
| Psychology, General | 14 |
| Communication, General | 13 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 10 |
| Accounting | 9 |
| Computer Science | 9 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 |
| Sociology, General | 8 |
| Economics, General | 7 |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 7 |
| Creative Writing | 6 |
| Human Nutrition | 6 |
| Neuroscience | 6 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Genetics, General | 5 |
| History Teacher Education | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| Data Analytics, General | 3 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Environmental Studies | 3 |
| Finance, General | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Pre-Law Studies | 3 |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 |
| Botany & Plant Biology | 2 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| Education, General | 2 |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 2 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 2 |
| Microbiology, General | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| Astrophysics | 1 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 |
| Comparative Literature | 1 |
| Dance, General | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Geography | 1 |
| History, General | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Music Performance, General | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 303 |
Ohio Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 57% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ohio Wesleyan University has published 1,723 scientific papers with 39,045 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Physics, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17 | 223 |
| 1994 | 21 | 212 |
| 1995 | 16 | 186 |
| 1996 | 16 | 304 |
| 1997 | 19 | 203 |
| 1998 | 12 | 213 |
| 1999 | 23 | 221 |
| 2000 | 21 | 263 |
| 2001 | 17 | 282 |
| 2002 | 19 | 328 |
| 2003 | 19 | 399 |
| 2004 | 20 | 466 |
| 2005 | 28 | 530 |
| 2006 | 25 | 604 |
| 2007 | 32 | 663 |
| 2008 | 35 | 868 |
| 2009 | 39 | 1203 |
| 2010 | 21 | 1013 |
| 2011 | 37 | 1247 |
| 2012 | 46 | 1295 |
| 2013 | 47 | 1433 |
| 2014 | 53 | 1678 |
| 2015 | 48 | 1665 |
| 2016 | 46 | 1582 |
| 2017 | 54 | 1654 |
| 2018 | 34 | 1780 |
| 2019 | 44 | 1833 |
| 2020 | 47 | 2226 |
| 2021 | 77 | 2277 |
| 2022 | 47 | 2352 |
| 2023 | 54 | 2538 |
| 2024 | 47 | 2049 |
| 2025 | 44 | 1837 |
Ohio Wesleyan University alumni
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Patricia Heaton
- Enrolled in Ohio Wesleyan University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in drama
- Occupations
- television actorfilm produceractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Patricia Helen Heaton is an American actress. Heaton achieved her career breakthrough and global fame with her portrayal of Debra Barone in the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005). She began her career appearing in a recurring role in the ABC drama series Thirtysomething (1989–1991) and later appearing in the comedy films Memoirs of an Invisible Man and Beethoven (both 1992). Heaton went on to star in the short-lived sitcoms Room for Two (1992–93), Someone Like Me (1994) and Women of the House (1995).
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Clark Gregg
- Occupations
- film actorfilm directortelevision actoractordirector
- Biography
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Robert Clark Gregg Jr. is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He portrayed Phil Coulson in films and television series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe from 2008 to 2024, and voiced Coulson in an animated television series and video games.
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Wendie Malick
- Occupations
- modeltelevision actorvoice actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Wendie Malick is an American actress and former fashion model, known for her roles in various television comedies. She starred as Judith Tupper Stone in the HBO sitcom Dream On and as Nina Van Horn in the NBC sitcom Just Shoot Me!, with the latter earning nominations for two Primetime Emmys and a Golden Globe Award.
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Robert Pine
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
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Robert Pine is an American actor. He is best known as Sgt. Joseph Getraer on the television series CHiPs (1977–1983). Including CHiPs, Pine has appeared in over 400 episodes of various television shows.
General info
| Alternative names | OWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1842 |
| Motto | In lumine tuo videbimus lumen In Thy light shall we see light |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 379 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 61 S Sandusky Street Delaware, Ohio, 43015-2370 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 41,000 |
| Phone | 7403682000 |