Ohio Wesleyan University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Ohio Wesleyan University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,410 students enrolled. This college was established in 1842 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Delaware, Ohio.

Ohio Wesleyan University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Ohio Wesleyan University you can receive your 1-year certificate or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
79
Ohio Wesleyan University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 79 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Business, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Ohio Wesleyan University is high at 82% (well above Ohio average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at Ohio Wesleyan University is average: 67%.

Student to faculty ratio at Ohio Wesleyan University is good - 11:1. Read more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - about $49,300 per academic year. The additional fees at Ohio Wesleyan University beyond tuition are approximately $600; this comes to $49,900 annually.

Read the details about Ohio Wesleyan University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
52%
Doable
According to recent data, 5,324 applications were submitted and 2,778 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Ohio Wesleyan University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,400
High
Ohio Wesleyan University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Ohio Wesleyan University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Ohio Wesleyan University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,600 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: about $7,400 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, Ohio Wesleyan University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ohio Wesleyan University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Ohio Wesleyan University
61 S Sandusky Street
Delaware, Ohio
43015-2370, USA
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