Ohio Wesleyan University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Ohio Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Delaware, Ohio with approximately 1,516 undergraduate students enrolled. Ohio Wesleyan University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,897 per year. The graduation rate is 59%, and the typical graduate earns $51,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Ohio Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Delaware, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1842 by Methodist leaders and central Ohio residents, OWU is a member of the Ohio Five – a consortium of Ohio liberal arts colleges. Its 200-acre (81 ha) campus is 27 miles (44 km) north of Columbus, Ohio and includes the main academic and residential campus, Perkins Observatory, and the Kraus Wilderness Preserve.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 62% graduation rate is notably below average for a school of this type, meaning roughly 4 in 10 students who start don't finish — worth asking hard questions about support and fit. On the upside, the average net price of $21,619/year is reasonable for a private liberal arts college, and median earnings of $51,600 a decade out are solid given the modest median debt of $21,500. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, close-knit campus near Columbus with genuine access to professors, but come in with a clear plan — this school rewards students who are self-directed.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,516 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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