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Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan University admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Ohio Wesleyan University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Ohio Wesleyan University occupies suburban Delaware, OH — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $66,800 four years out. 28.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,516 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1105 and 1350 — above the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Ohio Wesleyan University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Ohio Wesleyan University received 5,708 applications and admitted 2,892 (50.7%), with 428 enrolling.
Ohio Wesleyan University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1105–1350 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Ohio Wesleyan University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 550 | 610 | 685 |
| SAT Math | 555 | 610 | 665 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Ohio Wesleyan University compares
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 55.6% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $53,888 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,624 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Ohio Wesleyan University: $55,624 median at year ten, versus $52,356 across Ohio institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $53,888 regardless of where you're from. At Ohio Wesleyan University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,516 — Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
58.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 41% don't — ask a Ohio Wesleyan University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Ohio Wesleyan University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,800 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,420 |
| Psychology, General | $47,941 |
Median earnings for these 3 Ohio Wesleyan University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,624 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 57 additional Ohio Wesleyan University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Ohio Wesleyan University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1105–1350 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 55.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Ohio Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
50.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,892 admitted from 5,708 applicants.
How much does Ohio Wesleyan University cost?
At Ohio Wesleyan University, published tuition is $53,888 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Ohio Wesleyan University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Ohio Wesleyan University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,624 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Mount St. Joseph University — 59.1% admitted
- Franciscan University of Steubenville — 58.4% admitted
- Wilberforce University — 40.5% admitted
- The College of Wooster — 59.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.