At a glance
Average net price
$20,897
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
58.6%
Admission rate
56%
Undergrad size
1,516
In-state tuition
$53,888
Out-of-state tuition
$53,888
Cost of attendance
$68,424
Median earnings (10y)
$55,624
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 84.7%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (28%), social sciences (25%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM28%
- Health2%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences25%
- Trades & services10%
- Biological sciences21.1%~320 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business15.5%~235 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~145 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences9.2%~140 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education7.3%~110 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English5.0%~75 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology4.6%~70 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication4.3%~65 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.0%~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal1.0%~15 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.3%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 72 | $15,328 | $26,646 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 68 | $25,616 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 60 | $21,482 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $27,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 23 | $31,897 | $26,800 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | $27,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $26,500 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 9 | $33,781 | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Genetics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan University is a mid-sized institution located in Delaware, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,516 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Biological sciences, Business, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Ohio Wesleyan University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,897 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $53,888 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $68,424 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 58.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 84.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,624 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Ohio Wesleyan University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Biological sciences, Business, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (28% of credentials), social sciences (25% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Ohio Wesleyan University accepts 56% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Delaware, Ohio (suburb), Ohio Wesleyan University draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Ohio Wesleyan University
Q.How much does Ohio Wesleyan University cost?
The average net price at Ohio Wesleyan University is $20,897 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $68,424.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Ohio Wesleyan University?
Ohio Wesleyan University has a 6-year graduation rate of 58.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Ohio Wesleyan University?
Ohio Wesleyan University admits 56% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Ohio Wesleyan University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Ohio Wesleyan University graduate earns $55,624 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Ohio Wesleyan University?
Published tuition is $53,888 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Ohio Wesleyan University located?
Ohio Wesleyan University is located in Delaware, Ohio (ZIP 43015).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Ohio Wesleyan University at their official website.