Ohio Wesleyan: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Officially Ohio Wesleyan University · Delaware, Ohio · Private nonprofit · Moderately selective

Acceptance rate

56%

Avg SAT

n/a

In-state tuition

$53,888

per year, before aid

Net price (avg)

$20,897

after aid, what families pay

Ranked #116 (tie) in National Liberal Arts CollegesU.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges 2027

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Ohio Wesleyan is a private nonprofit university in Delaware, Ohio that admits about 56% of applicants, making it a moderately selective school. The average family pays about $20,897 a year after financial aid, which matters more than the published sticker price. It is best known for Zoology/Animal Biology, Psychology, General and Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, its largest undergraduate programs by number of graduates. Its most recent Clery Act report shows roughly 9.2 criminal offenses per 1,000 students.

Ohio Wesleyan is a private institution located in Delaware, Ohio with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, Ohio Wesleyan admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 56%. Admitted students typically post an ACT composite around 25. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,897 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Ohio Wesleyan?

Ohio Wesleyan admits students with a wide GPA range, but most successful applicants present an unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher with a college-prep curriculum.

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SAT and ACT scores Ohio Wesleyan typically admits

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How much does Ohio Wesleyan actually cost?

Published tuition is $53,888 for in-state students and $53,888 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $14,684 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $20,897 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 28% of students receive Pell Grants.

Average net price (after aid)	$20,897
Financial aid forms	FAFSA only (no CSS Profile)College Board 2026-27 list

Most popular majors at Ohio Wesleyan

The most popular undergraduate programs at Ohio Wesleyan, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Zoology/Animal Biology, Psychology, General and Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. Across all programs, Ohio Wesleyan confers roughly 194 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness program report a median income of about $46,524 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Major	Graduates / year	Median earnings (5 yrs out)
Zoology/Animal Biology	35	n/a
Psychology, General	35	n/a
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	33	$46,524
Business Administration, Management and Operations	26	n/a
Economics	22	n/a
Accounting and Related Services	17	$87,197
Communication and Media Studies	14	n/a
Political Science and Government	12	n/a

Bachelor's-degree completions from federal IPEDS data; earnings from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Is Ohio Wesleyan safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Ohio Wesleyan disclosed 14 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 9.2 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 2 violent offenses and 4 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

Total offenses

9.2 per 1,000 students

Violent crime

1.32 per 1,000

Sexual assault / VAWA

2.64 per 1,000

Burglary

reported incidents

Clery Act 2024, rates per 1,516 enrolled.

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What GPA do I need for Ohio Wesleyan?

Ohio Wesleyan admits students with a wide GPA range, but most successful applicants present an unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher with a college-prep curriculum.

What SAT or ACT score does Ohio Wesleyan typically admit?

Ohio Wesleyan does not publish standardized test ranges in the most recent reporting cycle. Scores are optional here, and a strong one can still help when the rest of the application is borderline.

How much does Ohio Wesleyan actually cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Ohio Wesleyan after grants and scholarships is $20,897 per year, against a published in-state tuition of $53,888. Budget against the net figure.

Is Ohio Wesleyan realistic for my child?

Ohio Wesleyan admits 56% of applicants, so the transcript and course rigour carry the decision, with no published score band to place against. Then check the $20,897 average net price against what your family can carry.

What is the acceptance rate at Ohio Wesleyan?

Ohio Wesleyan accepts about 56% of applicants. That makes it a moderately selective school.

Is Ohio Wesleyan a public or private school, and where is it located?

Ohio Wesleyan is a private nonprofit institution located in Delaware, Ohio.

What are the most popular majors at Ohio Wesleyan?

The largest undergraduate majors at Ohio Wesleyan by annual graduates are Zoology/Animal Biology, Psychology, General and Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. The school awards about 194 bachelor's degrees a year in total. These figures come from federal IPEDS completion data.

Is Ohio Wesleyan safe? What is its campus crime rate?

Ohio Wesleyan reported 14 total criminal offenses in its most recent Clery Act disclosure (2024), roughly 9.2 per 1,000 students. Compare the per-1,000 rate rather than the raw total, since larger schools report more incidents.

Sources: the College Scorecard and IPEDS, and Clery Act disclosures. What each source covers