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Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio Wesleyan University
61 S Sandusky Street
Delaware, OH 43015-2370

Official telephone: (740) 368-2000
Website: https://www.owu.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 740 368-3020
800 922-8953 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: March 1
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT not used
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: October 15
Number of early decision applications submitted: 155
Number of early decision applications accepted: 64 (41%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.68
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 47%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 5,706
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,675
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 23%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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