Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, Ohio · Private
Ohio Wesleyan University admitted 56% of 6,144 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1105–1350 in the middle half. Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 62% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Ohio Wesleyan University
Enter a score to see whether Ohio Wesleyan University is a reach, target or likely school for you.
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A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.
Application deadlines
Ohio Wesleyan University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application is free. Ohio Wesleyan University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Ohio Wesleyan University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 36% (54 of 150), compared with 56% for all applicants.
Ohio Wesleyan University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How Ohio Wesleyan University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Test scores
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.60 GPA. 27% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $69,383 a year. After grants, students paid $23,826 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Ohio Wesleyan University’s acceptance rate?
Ohio Wesleyan University admitted 56% of applicants: 3,416 of 6,144 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Ohio Wesleyan University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Ohio Wesleyan University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1105 to 1350, with a median around 1220. A score at or above 1220 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Ohio Wesleyan University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Ohio Wesleyan University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Ohio Wesleyan University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Ohio Wesleyan University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Ohio Wesleyan University asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (optional. if you write one, answer one of the two, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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