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Ohio Wesleyan University, commonly referred to as Wesleyan or OWU, was established in 1842. It was originally a nonsectarian liberal arts institution for men. In 1877, the Ohio Wesleyan Female College which was founded in 1853, merged with OWU. OWU's recent enrollments have been more than 1,500 students at its 200-acre campus in Delaware, Ohio.
Students of Ohio Wesleyan University are awarded the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, or Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees. Courses in the fields of history, physical education, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, environmental studies, fine arts, music, women’s and gender studies, zoology, theater and dance, education, English, and journalism, among others.
The athletics department of Ohio Wesleyan University fields sports teams in golf, lacrosse, soccer, football, baseball, and softball. Nicknamed the Battling Bishops, the teams compete in the NCAA's Division III and have been the winners of several championships.
Ohio Wesleyan University is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Delaware, OH. The school is officially a United Methodist school. Ohio Wesleyan University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about Ohio Wesleyan University is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study mathematics, science, and fine arts.
The admissions department at Ohio Wesleyan University does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 530 to 650 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 650 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at Ohio Wesleyan University benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Ohio Wesleyan University tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 1,986 students (1,975 full-time equivalent).
Ohio Wesleyan University has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in North Coast Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Since its founding, Ohio Wesleyan has maintained its connection with the Methodist (now United Methodist) Church, offering a quality of scholarship, leadership, and service that has enriched both Church and society. Its charter provided that the University is forever to be conducted on the most liberal principles, accessible to all religious denominations, and designed for the benefit of our citizens in general. In the spirit of this heritage, the University defines itself as a community of teachers and students devoted to the free pursuit of truth. It attempts to develop in its students qualities of intellect and character that will be useful no matter what they choose to do in later life.
Ohio Wesleyan judges itself successful when it has accomplished three objectives in its work with students: The first is to impart knowledge. The second major objective is to develop and enhance certain important capabilities of students, including the foundation skills of reading, writing, and quantitative analysis. The third objective is to place education in the context of values.
To the extent that Ohio Wesleyan educates liberally, it fulfills its ultimate purpose of equipping students with knowledge, competence, and character for leadership, service, and continued learning in a complex and increasingly global society."
More complete details are provided below.
Ohio Wesleyan University
61 S Sandusky Street
Delaware, OH 43015-2370
General Phone: (740) 368-2000
http://www.owu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 115 | sociology, political science, economics, history, Spanish language, international relations, English, geography, ... |
| Science | 55 | zoology, microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, geology, genetics, ... |
| Business And Management | 53 | managerial economics, accounting, international business |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | early childhood education, music teaching, social studies teaching, middle school teaching, physical education teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 17 | fine arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, exercise science |
| Media | 12 | journalism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | religion, philosophy, pre-ministerial studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama, dance |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Music | 5 | music, music performance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Medicine | 3 | pre-dentistry, pre-med, neuroscience, medical preparatory |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | social service professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Ohio Wesleyan University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 371 | 64 |
In 2007, Ohio Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 1,986 students (1,975 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 44% |
| (International Students) | 9% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Ohio Wesleyan University offers campus housing for 1,698 of its 1,975 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Delaware, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,814 | 2,499 | 66% | 576 | 23% |
| Men | 1,886 | 1,198 | 64% | 273 | 23% |
| Women | 1,928 | 1,301 | 67% | 303 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 59% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,930 |
| Room and board | $ 8,030 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,460 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid:
Ohio Wesleyan University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 310900)
Ohio Wesleyan University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 69 | 36 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 52 | $70,608 | 21 | $69,935 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $53,681 | 13 | $52,677 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $49,713 | 12 | $52,435 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $43,245 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 89 | $62,416 | 47 | $60,078 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Coast Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Managerial Economics
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
German Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Neuroscience
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ohio Wesleyan University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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