Oklahoma Wesleyan University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 673 students.
About This School
Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma with approximately 673 undergraduate students enrolled. Oklahoma Wesleyan University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 66%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,358 per year. The graduation rate is 35%, and the typical graduate earns $53,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU) is a private university of the Wesleyan church in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States. OKWU offers over 30 undergraduate degrees to students at its Bartlesville campus, and it also offers six graduate degree programs as part of its online offerings.
The numbers here tell a concerning story — a 28% graduation rate and 49% freshman retention rate mean most students who start here don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth understanding before enrolling. On the positive side, debt at graduation is relatively low at $16,679, and the Wesleyan faith-based community appeals to students looking for a small, values-aligned environment with personalized attention. Worth considering only if you've had a direct conversation with the school about what's driving those retention numbers and have a clear plan for staying on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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: 6% 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 (673 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
2201 Silver Lake Rd
Bartlesville, OK 74006-6299
Official Links
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Oklahoma City Community College
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Rose State College
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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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