Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 56%
Ohio Wesleyan is a private university in Delaware, Ohio. OWU was founded in 1842 and enrolls 1,482 students.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 1,482 |
| Campus Setting | suburb |
| Admission rate | 56% |
| Tuition and fees | |
|---|---|
| In State | $52,296 |
| Out-of-State | $52,296 |
| Paying For College |
See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to OWU, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA |  |
||
| Secondary school rank | |
||
| Secondary school record | |
||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |
||
| Recommendations | |
||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |
||
| Admission test scores | |
||
| English Proficiency Test | |
||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |
||
| Work experience | |
||
| Personal statement or essay | |
||
| Legacy status | |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Ohio Wesleyan University.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,710 | $51,710 |
| Fees | $586 | $586 |
| Room and Board | $14,226 | $14,226 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $67,522 | $67,522 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 38 | ||
| Psychology, General | 32 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | ||
| Communication, General | 17 | ||
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 17 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 13 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 13 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Environmental Science | 11 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | ||
| Economics, General | 9 | ||
| Computer Science | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 8 | ||
| Creative Writing | 8 | ||
| Neuroscience | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 7 | ||
| Human Nutrition | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | ||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 5 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 5 | ||
| Genetics, General | 5 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 4 | ||
| Botany/Plant Biology | 4 | ||
| East Asian Studies | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Finance, General | 3 | ||
| Geography | 3 | ||
| African-American/Black Studies | 3 | ||
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 3 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | ||
| Dance, General | 1 | ||
| Astrophysics | 1 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Astronomy | 1 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 1 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 1 | ||
| Business/Managerial Economics | 1 | ||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release