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Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Delaware, Ohio. It was founded in 1842. OWU is affiliated with the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), The Five Colleges of Ohio. Sports affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

United States, Delaware
It is located 25 minutes by car from the state capital.
Acceptance rate - 71%
Number of students - 1410 Number of students - 1410
International students - 8% International students - 8%
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#111 National Liberal Arts College U.S. News & World Report, 2023
#111 in the US Midwest Forbes, 2023

Quick Facts

It is located 25 minutes by car from the state capital. It is located 25 minutes by car from the state capital.
Acceptance rate - 71% Acceptance rate - 71%
Number of students - 1410 Number of students - 1410
International students - 8% International students - 8%

About University

OWU is one of the most prestigious liberal arts schools in the country. It is one of 45 schools featured in the Colleges That Change Lives program, and it is ranked a best national liberal arts college by U.S. News & World Report. OWU’s 70-plus majors include business, data analytics, fine arts, communication, and education; science fields such as neuroscience and zoology; and a wide range of pre-professional fields, including medicine, dentistry, law, and engineering.

Employers are interested in well-prepared OWU graduates. In 2022, 96% of reporting graduates were employed and/or enrolled in graduate school within six months. The new OWU Career Connection program provides students with internship opportunities in Silicon Valley, the Mayo Clinic, the New York art world, and Wall Street.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

Faculty of Medicine

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Faculty of History

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Faculty of Engineering

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Faculty of English

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Faculty of Biochemistry

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Faculty of Biology

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Spring 2025

Spring 2025

Deadline: 31 Oct, 2024
Closed
Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 31 May, 2025
Closed
Closed

Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Deadline: 31 Oct, 2025
Closed
Open

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 31 May, 2026
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Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

2.78

Motivation Letter Required

Standardized Tests

SAT
Overall Score

550

ACT
Overall Score

22

English Language Level

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL iBT

79

Pearson PTE

53

Duolingo

110

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply Ohio Wesleyan University

1

Complete your online application

You can register on shorelight.com . You must upload your personal documents. You will not have to pay an entry fee when applying.

2

Wait for a decision on your admission

After registration, you will be contacted by email.

3

Receive an invitation from the university

Receive a university offer.

4

Apply for a visa

After receiving the letter of admission, you need to apply for a visa. To obtain a visa, you need to prepare a list of documents, consisting of an invitation to study from the university, a bank statement, medical insurance, etc.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$51,711/year
Includes academic materials
Payment for food (per year)
$6,598/year
Living expenses (per year)
$7,628/year
Personal expenses (per year)
$3,506/year
Scholarships
• Esports Awards • Dr. Charles Thomas Scholarship • Department Awards • Scholarships at OWU • Schubert Scholarship • Merit Scholarships • Meek Community Service and Leadership Scholarship • Wesleyan Scholarship

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Sports facilities

World-class facility

• The library

World-class facility

• Fitness centers

World-class facility