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Colleges / Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate68%
Acceptance Rate68%

About Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University is a private, religious institution in the town of Delaware, Ohio. Ohio Wesleyan University was founded in 1842 and enrolls 1,430 undergrads and no graduate students.

Ohio Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate

It is not difficult to get into Ohio Wesleyan University. The acceptance rate at Ohio Wesleyan University is 68%. In 2021, 3,961 students applied to Ohio Wesleyan University and 2,710 were admitted.

Ohio Wesleyan University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 68%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 53%
Early Action Acceptance Rate 87%
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 87%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 25.8%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Ohio Wesleyan University is locatedin Delaware, Ohio, near the city of Columbus.

If you are interested in seeing Ohio Wesleyan University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 71 to Delaware, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Glenn Columbus International.

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College Info

61 South Sandusky Street Delaware, OH 43015

Campus Setting: Small Town

Ohio Wesleyan University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Mar 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Ohio Wesleyan University is Mar 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Ohio Wesleyan University is Aug 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Ohio Wesleyan University ACT Scores

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ACT Range

23 - 29

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

29 and Above

Good

23 to 29

Avg

23 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Ohio Wesleyan University is 26. Students with an ACT score of 29 and above have a good chance of getting into Ohio Wesleyan University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 23 and 29 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 23 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Ohio Wesleyan University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1110 - 1323

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Math SAT Range

558 - 660

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Reading SAT Range

550 - 670

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1323 and Above

Good

1110 to 1323

Avg

1110 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Ohio Wesleyan University students is 1209. Applicants with SAT scores of 1323 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Ohio Wesleyan University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1110 to 1323 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1110 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Ohio Wesleyan University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$63,360

In State

$63,360

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$48,272
$48,272
Fees
$560
$560
Housing
$13,288
$13,288
Books
$1,240
$1,240

Student Life

Wondering what life at Ohio Wesleyan University is like? There are approximately 1,430 students enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 18% percent are from OH and 82% percent of students are from other states.

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

18%

In State

82%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,430

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

68%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$48,832

Out-of-State

$48,832

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Mar 1
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