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About Ohio Wesleyan University

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Ohio Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Delaware, OH, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and premed focus. With an acceptance rate of 52%, IW is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 453 students each year. IW is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1245–1363, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. IW offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $38,255 per year; the sticker price of $65,020 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Ohio Wesleyan University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

52%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1304
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1245 – 1363 (test optional)

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ED advantage at Ohio Wesleyan University: ED acceptance rate is 74% vs 74% regular decision, more than double. If Ohio Wesleyan Universityis your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Ohio Wesleyan University

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Essay Strategy
Ohio Wesleyan's OWU Connection program funds student research, travel, and community projects, so use your essays to show specific intellectual curiosity or a project you would pursue if given that kind of hands-on funding.
Test Score Strategy
Since Ohio Wesleyan is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, you are better off applying without submitting scores and letting your GPA, coursework rigor, and essays carry your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Ohio Wesleyan University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$65k/yr$15.4k
30k-48k~$65k/yr$10.7k
48k-75k~$65k/yr$13.3k
75k-110k~$65k/yr$18.0k
110k+~$65k/yr$30.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

62%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,433
Undergrad Enrollment
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