Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation's premier liberal arts universities. Located in Delaware, Ohio, OWU offers over 70 undergraduate majors and competes in 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports and Esports. OWU combines a challenging, internationally focused curriculum with off-campus learning and leadership opportunities to connect classroom theory with real-world experience. OWU's 1,563 students represent 45 U.S. states and 32 countries. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book "Colleges That Change Lives," listed on the latest President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, and included in the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review "best colleges" lists.
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Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
A first year student is classified as a student coming in with no previous college coursework (with the exception of CCP and PSEO classes and AP and/or IB credits) and has not attended another college institution part or full time.
Transfer
A transfer student is any student coming in with college coursework. You must have a least a 2.5 GPA to be accepted a a transfer student, and scholarship opportunities are available for students starting at a 3.0 GPA.
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Additional information
99% of OWU students received merit-based and/or need-based financial aid.
For best consideration for scholarships, please apply by January 15. You don't have to complete a separate scholarship application. If you're admitted to OWU, your application is automatically reviewed to determine whether you qualify for merit awards and scholarships.
Visit us
We offer campus visits Monday-Friday and select Saturdays throughout the fall and spring semesters. In addition, we have many visit days that are great for your first trip to campus to get a first look at the overall OWU experience.