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Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH·Private·~56% acceptance

Ohio Wesleyan University is a private university in Delaware, OH. It admits about 56% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $20,897 per year after financial aid. About 60% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $55,624 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$20,897/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $68,424
Aid cuts ~$47,527/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15
EA
Dec 1
RD
Mar 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.51–4
SAT (middle 50%)1105–1350
ACT (middle 50%)25–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
60%
graduation rate
85%
freshman retention
$42,495
median earnings, 6yr
$55,624
median earnings, 10yr
How Ohio Wesleyan reads an application

What Ohio Wesleyan values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essaysRecommendationsCharacter / personal qualities
Also considered
Class rankInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyReligious commitmentVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Ohio Wesleyan’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Ohio Wesleyan requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Ohio Wesleyan requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Ohio Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
Ohio Wesleyan University admits about 56% of applicants.
How much does Ohio Wesleyan University cost?
At Ohio Wesleyan University, the average net price after aid is about $20,897 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $68,424 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Ohio Wesleyan University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1105–1350 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT.
What are Ohio Wesleyan University's application deadlines?
Ohio Wesleyan University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Mar 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Ohio Wesleyan University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Ohio Wesleyan University rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, and Character / personal qualities. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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