![](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/QBwCtH2kahs/default.jpg "On Halloween, more than 200 "zombies" descended upon the Ohio Wesleyan University campus to take part in a training exercise for Delaware City and County emergency responders. The exercise, organized by the Delaware County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, simulated a large-scale hazardous materials emergency. The event received media coverage across the nation. Video by Mark Schmitter, OWU Class of 2012")
![](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hb8c5MOWu_I/default.jpg "OWU, a nationally recognized liberal arts university with a major international presence, prepares students to be global problem solvers in a global society. OWU combines an internationally focused curriculum with worldwide learning and leadership opportunities. Students come from 47 states and 57 countries, and more than 94 percent find employment or pursue graduate study within six months of graduation. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, OWU recently earned a Presidential Award for Excellence in General Community Service and is recognized among the "Colleges That Change Lives" as well as the "best colleges" of US News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Choose OWU: Apply Today. choose.owu.edu Produced by Eric Paulen for the Ohio Wesleyan University Office of Marketing and Communication, copyright 2011. Tom Goodman, President and CEO of Goodman Media International, provided counsel and creative input to the project.")
![](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/-JrIUl8Mb0U/default.jpg "Terry Adams interviewing students at Ohio Wesleyan University asking students if they go to church regularly, what does it mean when someone says they love Jesus Christ, and what is the meaning of the word "grace". Thanks to Josh Seymour for helping me.")
Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
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Private, non-profit | 1,974 students
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.
School Overview: |
Ohio Wesleyan University
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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 | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 34 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 1,974 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,705 students | |
| % 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 | |
School Notes:
- 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.
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