Ohio Wesleyan University Admission
Acceptance Rate
50.67%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.80%
Freshmen Enrollment
453
SAT Scores
1,220
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,324 students have applied and 2,778 students have allowed to admit to Ohio Wesleyan University (Acceptance rate: 52.18%). OWU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.31 % where 453 students have finally enrolled out of 2,778 admitted students.
OWU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The College of Wooster and Denison University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 35.63%).
OWU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.81%).
How to Apply to Ohio Wesleyan University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply OWU. OWU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admission.owu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admission.owu.edu/applyToOWU.html |
| Financial Aid | https://finaid.owu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://owu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.owu.edu/academics/office-of-the-registrar/information-for-veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://www.owu.edu/about/offices-services-directory/student-engagement-and-success/heoa-compliance/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.owu.edu/about/offices-services/sagan-academic-resource-center/disability-services-center/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at OWU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Ohio Wesleyan University is 1,220 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Ohio Wesleyan University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,370). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Wesleyan University | 1,220 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,370 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Ohio Wesleyan University, 66 students submitted SAT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,220 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 615 | 678 |
| Mathematics | 553 | 600 | 680 |
| Total | 1,123 | 1,215 | 1,358 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Ohio Wesleyan University, 147 students submitted ACT scores (33% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 28 |
OWU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Ohio Wesleyan University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |