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Ohio Wesleyan University |
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Ohio Wesleyan University is a strong liberal arts college that is nationally known for its blend of scholarship and teaching,
service learning, and student engagement. Chartered in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan is a highly selective, coeducational, residential,
privately supported liberal arts college located 20 minutes north of Columbus in Delaware, Ohio, a vibrant community of
26,000 and seat of one of the fastest-growing counties in the country. |
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| County |
Delaware County, OH |
| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I |
| Institution Level |
4 or more years |
| Institution Control |
Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,940 students
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| Part-Time Undergraduate |
34 students
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| Total Enrollment |
1,974 students
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| Total Dormitory Capacity |
1,705 students
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| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
99 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
18 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$5,405 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
52% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,458 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
96% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$13,880 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
54% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$4,415 |
- Founded by Methodists in 1842, OWU maintains an active affiliation with The United Methodist Church
and is recognized nationally for welcoming students of all religious faiths. The University provides support for all
denominations and coordinates an active program of social action and community service.
- OWU provides an undergraduate curriculum that is rigorous, balanced, and contemporary. It confers the
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), and Bachelor of Music (BM) and offers combined-degree (3-2) programs in
medical technology, optometry, physical therapy, and engineering with outside institutions, such as Caltech and Rensselaer.
Degrees are offered through 24 academic departments and several interdisciplinary programs. Distinctive features of the
academic program include the Arneson Institute for Practical Politics; the Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and
Entrepreneurship; the Sagan National Colloquium; a four-year Honors Program; and extensive opportunities for independent
research, internships, and off-campus study.
- OWU actively recruits students who are engaged in their own education, community, and the world around
them. With over 85 clubs and student organizations, there are countless opportunities for students to become involved in the
leadership of an organization. The University also brings in a number of speakers and stages plays and other performances on
the campus.
- The OWU campus facilities range from the original mid-19th-century collegiate buildings to the
state-of-the-art Conrades•Wetherell Science Center. A number of buildings on campus have national landmark status. The campus
is extensive and attractive and also borders on the downtown area. There are some 1.7 million square feet of campus space as
well as attractive campus quadrangles and outdoor facilities.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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