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Ohio Wesleyan University
61 S Sandusky Street, Delaware, 43015 -237 -  View Map
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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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School Overview:
  Ohio Wesleyan University
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.
  • Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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