Ohio Wesleyan University

www.owu.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,870

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$26,628

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

3.35%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

68.4%

3,962 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

1,426

99.4% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

66.6%

305 Graduates

About

Ohio Wesleyan University is a higher education institution located in Delaware County, OH. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Ohio Wesleyan University were General Psychology (27 degrees awarded), Zoology (24 degrees), and General Political Science & Government (18 degrees).

In 2020, 384 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ohio Wesleyan University. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (260 degrees), 9.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ohio Wesleyan University is $46,870, which is $18,470 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Ohio Wesleyan University is $46,870, which is $18,470 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,628.

In 2020, 99% of undergraduate students attending Ohio Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$46,870

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Ohio Wesleyan University was $46,870. The cost of tuition at Ohio Wesleyan University is $18,470 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ohio Wesleyan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,628

2020 Value

2.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Ohio Wesleyan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,628. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Ohio Wesleyan University grew by 2.25%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ohio Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,915

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ohio Wesleyan University was of $9,915 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 1.95% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ohio Wesleyan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Ohio Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2019, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ohio Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.35%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Ohio Wesleyan University was 3.35%, which represents 14 out of the 418 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Ohio Wesleyan University received 3,962 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 7.45% annual decline. Out of those 3,962 applicants, 2,710 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,426 students enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Ohio Wesleyan University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

2,710

Accepted Out of 3,962

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ohio Wesleyan University was 68.4% (2,710 admissions from 3,962 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 67.3%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −7.45%, while admissions declined by −5.94%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ohio Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Ohio Wesleyan University has a total enrollment of 1,426 students. The full-time enrollment at Ohio Wesleyan University is 1,418 students and the part-time enrollment is 8. This means that 99.4% of students enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ohio Wesleyan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.2% White, 7.29% Black or African American, 6.03% Hispanic or Latino, 5.33% Two or More Races, 2.73% Asian, 0.21% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.9%), followed by White Male (31.4%) and Black or African American Male (3.88%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ohio Wesleyan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,426 students. The full-time enrollment at Ohio Wesleyan University is 1,418 and the part-time enrollment is 8. This means that 99.4% of students enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time compared with 80.1% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ohio Wesleyan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ohio Wesleyan University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), Ohio Wesleyan University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ohio Wesleyan University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,015
Black or African American
104
Hispanic or Latino
86

The enrolled student population at Ohio Wesleyan University is 71.2% White, 7.29% Black or African American, 6.03% Hispanic or Latino, 5.33% Two or More Races, 2.73% Asian, 0.21% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.8% White, 13.8% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 18 students (1.26%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 56 more women than men received degrees from Ohio Wesleyan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ohio Wesleyan University is white (260 degrees awarded). There were 9.29 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Ohio Wesleyan University is General Psychology (27 degrees awarded), followed by Zoology (24 degrees) and General Political Science & Government (18 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Ohio Wesleyan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (25 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (10 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio Wesleyan University are Physicians (397,577 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (231,320 people), Postsecondary teachers (203,968 people), Other managers (172,937 people), and Secondary school teachers (122,546 people).

The most specialized majors at Ohio Wesleyan University are Language & Linguistics (25 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (10 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees), Biology (65 degrees), and English (21 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio Wesleyan University are Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Sales engineers

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ohio Wesleyan University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (518,762 people), Elementary & secondary schools (484,012 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (443,569 people), Offices of physicians (197,293 people), and Scientific research & development services (129,103 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ohio Wesleyan University.

Most Common

General Psychology
27 degree-majorss awarded
Zoology
24 degree-majorss awarded
General Political Science & Government
18 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ohio Wesleyan University was General Psychology with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Ohio Wesleyan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

164

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

220

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 164 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio Wesleyan University, which is 0.745 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (220).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ohio Wesleyan University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio Wesleyan University in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 1.25 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 24 degrees were awarded to women at Ohio Wesleyan University in General Psychology, which is 8 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 61% of students graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Ohio Wesleyan University is Male and Asian (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.95% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
260 degrees awarded
Black or African American
28 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ohio Wesleyan University is white (260 degrees awarded). There were 9.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

2.86% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
152 degrees awarded
White Male
108 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ohio Wesleyan University is white female (152 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (108 degrees).

Operations

Ohio Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at nearly $236M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $−NaNk (−0.166%), compared to the 2.06% average return ($820k on $39.8M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2020, Ohio Wesleyan University had a total salary expenditure of $67.3M. Ohio Wesleyan University employs 45 Professors, 42 Associate professors, and 25 Assistant professors. Most academics at Ohio Wesleyan University are Male Professors (31), Male Associate professors(22), and Female Associate professors (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio Wesleyan University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 69 employees, Management, with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$236M

2020 Endowment

2.81%

decline from 2019

Ohio Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at about $236M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Ohio Wesleyan University declined 2.81% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $196M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ohio Wesleyan University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.68M - Federal
$646k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Ohio Wesleyan University received $3.68M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $646k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$27.4M

2020 Salaries

3.79%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Ohio Wesleyan University paid a median of $27.4M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($67.3M) and a 3.79% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.34% decline from 2018 and a 5.81% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.4M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.75M

Instructional Salaries

113

Number of Employees

In 2020, Ohio Wesleyan University paid a total of $8.75M to 113 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.78M (31%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

69 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ohio Wesleyan University were Professor with 45 employees; Associate professor with 42 employees; and Associate professor with 25 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio Wesleyan University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 69 employees; Management with 32 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ohio Wesleyan University was Male Professor with 31 employees, Male Associate professor with 22 employees, and Female Associate professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ohio Wesleyan University.

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