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OWU by the Numbers (2008-2009 unless otherwise noted)
Enrollment (2009-2010)
1850: Size of student body
525: Number of first-year students
53.2: Percentage of female students
46.8: Percentage of male students
50: Percentage of students from Ohio (In all, they come from 45 other states)
9: Percentage of international students (from 39 countries)
11: Percentage of domestic multicultural students
 
Academic Life
136: Number of professors (nearly 100% with Ph.D.s or highest designation in their fields)
93: Number of majors
31: Number of departments and interdisciplinary programs
12:1: Student-to-faculty ratio (2009-2010)
3: Types of degrees awarded (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music)
 
Campus Life
200: Size of campus in acres
26: Number of academic honorary societies
6: Number of residence halls (all but one co-ed)
9: Number of Small Living Units (SLUs)
8: Number of fraternities (7 offer housing)
7: Number of sororities (non-residential)
23: Number of varsity sports
55: Number of campus buildings
31,000: Number of residents in the city of Delaware (OWU’s home)
20: Number of miles to Columbus, the state capital and Ohio’s largest city
 
Affordability
$34,570 Tuition (2009-10)
$8,604: Room and board (2009-10)
Tier 1 room and average board rates
95: Percentage of students receiving OWU financial aid
$23 million: Amount of OWU financial aid awarded to students during 2006-2007
$25,600: Amount of average total aid awarded to students
Accreditations
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
 
American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Professional Training
 
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
 

Ohio Wesleyan is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (312-263-0456)

Rankings and Ratings
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Why OWU?

A college choice is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. So think about it carefully. Decide what matters to you. Small or large? Close to home or far away? On-campus or off-campus living? Urban center or quaint college town? Liberal arts or highly focused? All these considerations are critical as you select where you’ll spend four important years of your life.

If you want:

  • A rigorous, flexible liberal arts education tailored to your specific interests;
  • Close relationships with professors and faculty mentors;
  • A college that’s small enough to foster friendships, yet large enough to offer unique majors, programs, and off-campus opportunities;

Consider Ohio Wesleyan.

Selective. Comprehensive. Personal.

At OWU (pronounced O-woo), we believe that your college experience should do more than just put you on a career path. Here you’ll master the skills that will make you a 21st century leader: critical thinking; creative problem solving; and effective communication. You’ll be ready to excel in a world that changes in the blink of an eye.

Classes are small, and you learn from professors, not teaching assistants. You’ll conduct research and independent studies—all with the support of a faculty dedicated to your success.

But you won’t spend all your time in the classroom. There’s so much to do here that it’s sometimes hard to make a choice. More than 100 campus organizations will help you find your niche. And, of course, there are varsity, intramural, and club athletics; theatre and dance productions; concerts and recitals; and art openings—and just hanging out with friends at Ham-Wil.

Make a visit. Spend the night. Attend classes. We look forward to seeing you and helping you discover why OWU is for you.