Ohio Wesleyan University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$51,710

4.97% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,826

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

50.7%

5,708 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,452

99.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

61.7%

276 Graduates

About

Ohio Wesleyan University is a higher education institution located in Delaware County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Ohio Wesleyan University were Zoology (37 degrees awarded), General Psychology (33 degrees), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (16 degrees).

In 2023, 396 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ohio Wesleyan University. 57.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (272 degrees), 9.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ohio Wesleyan University is $51,710, which is $22,430 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Ohio Wesleyan University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 490 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Ohio Wesleyan University is $51,710, which is $22,430 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,826.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending Ohio Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$51,710

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ohio Wesleyan University was $51,710. The cost of tuition at Ohio Wesleyan University is $22,430 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$23,826

2023 Value

12.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Ohio Wesleyan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,826. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ohio Wesleyan University grew by 12.8%.

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

$10,373

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ohio Wesleyan University was of $10,373 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.84% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.33% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Ohio Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, 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.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Ohio Wesleyan University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 490 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 5,708 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.21% annual growth. Out of those 5,708 applicants, 2,892 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 50.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,452 students enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2023. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Ohio Wesleyan University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

50.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,892

Accepted Out of 5,708

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ohio Wesleyan University was 50.7% (2,892 admissions from 5,708 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 52.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.21%, while admissions grew by 4.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ohio Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

13% of enrolled first-time students at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Ohio Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 1,452 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ohio Wesleyan University is 1,441 students and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 99.2% of students enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ohio Wesleyan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.6% White, 7.16% Black or African American, 5.03% Hispanic or Latino, 4.68% Two or More Races, 2.96% Asian, and 0.0689% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.2%), followed by White Male (31.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,452 students. The full-time enrollment at Ohio Wesleyan University is 1,441 and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 99.2% of students enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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

84%

2023 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 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

White
1,068 enrolled students
Black or African American
104 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
73 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ohio Wesleyan University is 73.6% White, 7.16% Black or African American, 5.03% Hispanic or Latino, 4.68% Two or More Races, 2.96% Asian, and 0.0689% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

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, 16 students (1.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 62 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 (272 degrees awarded). There were 9.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (29 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Ohio Wesleyan University is Zoology (37 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (33 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (16 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (13 degrees).

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 (414,245 people), Other managers (178,299 people), Postsecondary teachers (151,014 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (127,501 people), and Other Physical Scientists (118,025 people).

The most specialized majors at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees), Language & Linguistics (13 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees), and Biology (64 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Ohio Wesleyan University are Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees), Language & Linguistics (13 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees), and Biology (64 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (538,353 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (374,255 people), Elementary & secondary schools (334,886 people), uninformed (293,954 people), and Offices of physicians (205,660 people).

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 (2023)

Zoology
37 degrees awarded
General Psychology
33 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ohio Wesleyan University was Zoology with 37 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

167

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

229

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 167 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio Wesleyan University, which is 0.729 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (229).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio Wesleyan University in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 2.2 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Ohio Wesleyan University in Zoology, which is 3.63 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 59% of students graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Ohio Wesleyan University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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, 0.725% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
272 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
29 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ohio Wesleyan University is white (272 degrees awarded). There were 9.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (29 degrees).

0.505% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
157 degrees awarded
White Male
115 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ohio Wesleyan University is white female (157 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (115 degrees).

Operations

Ohio Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at nearly $286M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.1M (6.68%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Ohio Wesleyan University had a total salary expenditure of 73.1M. Ohio Wesleyan University employs 34 Associate professors, 33 Professors and 30 Assistant professors. Most academics at Ohio Wesleyan University are Male Professor (24), Female Associate professor (20), and Female Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio Wesleyan University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 86 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Endowment

$286M

2023 Endowment

2.84%

growth from 2022

Ohio Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at about $286M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Ohio Wesleyan University grew 2.84% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $234M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$24.4M

2023 Salaries

6.91%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Ohio Wesleyan University paid a median of $24.4M in salaries, which represents 33.4% of their overall expenditure ($73.1M) and a 6.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.1% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 14.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$7.67M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Ohio Wesleyan University paid a total of $7.67M to 97 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

86 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ohio Wesleyan University were Associate professor with 34 employees, Professor with 33 employees, and Assistant professor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ohio Wesleyan University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 86 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ohio Wesleyan University was Male Professor with 24 employees, Female Associate professor with 20 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 17 employees.

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

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