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About Oklahoma Wesleyan University

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Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a private university in Bartlesville, OK, known for its faith-based mission, small class sizes, and nursing and health focus. With an acceptance rate of 52%, Oklahoma Wesleyan University is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 199 students each year. Oklahoma Wesleyan University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 930–1100, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Oklahoma Wesleyan University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $15,196 per year; the sticker price of $43,018 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Oklahoma Wesleyan University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

52%
Overall Accept Rate
1015
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 930 – 1100 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Oklahoma Wesleyan University

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Essay Strategy
Oklahoma Wesleyan is a Christ-centered university with a strong Wesleyan-Arminian theological identity, so if your personal faith, service commitments, or ethical convictions genuinely shape how you live and learn, make that clear in your application materials and any personal statement you submit.
Demonstrated Interest
Bartlesville is a smaller city and OKWU is a tight-knit campus community, so scheduling an in-person visit or a virtual meeting with an admissions counselor will help you speak specifically about the community culture and shows you are serious about the school rather than treating it as a backup.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Oklahoma Wesleyan University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$43k/yr$25.0k
30k-48k~$43k/yr$22.8k
48k-75k~$43k/yr$28.6k
75k-110k~$43k/yr$30.7k
110k+~$43k/yr$31.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

28%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$56k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
704
Undergrad Enrollment
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