Ohio Wesleyan University
OWU
Delaware, Ohio 43015-2370
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for biology — close-knit campus
Ohio Wesleyan University is a private institution in Delaware with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1311, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,624 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,619.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1311
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
38.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Battling Bishops
History & Fun Facts
- •History Main article: History of Ohio Wesleyan University Founding (1841–1855) The Sulphur Spring, renovated in 2005, was a major vacation spot for health seekers in the 1830s.
- •In 1841, Ohio residents Adam Poe and Charles Elliott decided to establish a university "of the highest order" in central Ohio.
- •Early in the following year they opened the college preparatory academy and formed a board of trustees.
- •Ohio Wesleyan's first president, Edward Thomson, stated in his inaugural address on August 5, 1846, that the school was "a product of the liberality of the local people.
Source: Wikipedia
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