2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$25,522

Net Price

74%

Admitted

14%

Enrolled

64%

Graduation Rate

11/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Ohio Wesleyan University

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,339. In 2021, there were 21 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #36 in Ohio and ranks #759 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

21

Total Enrollment

1,339

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Ohio Wesleyan University

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#36

Ohio Rank

Combining ranking factors for 61 schools that offer psychology degrees in Ohio, Ohio Wesleyan University ranks #36.

#759

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Ohio Wesleyan University ranks #759.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Ohio Wesleyan University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology21
Total Graduates21
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 3,641 students applied to the Ohio Wesleyan University. The university admitted 74% and 14% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Ohio universities is 7,886. On average, all Ohio institutions admit 73% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Ohio Wesleyan University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 79%. Compared to all Ohio four or more years colleges, the percentage is 68%.

The overall graduation rate for Ohio Wesleyan University is 64%, compared to 50% for all Ohio universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 43%.

  • Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare OWU to Ohio Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Ohio Wesleyan University to the average of all Ohio four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

OWU

3,641

Applicants

74%

Percent Admitted

14%

Percent Enrolled

79%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

64%

Graduation Rate

OH Colleges

7,886

Applicants

73%

Percent Admitted

21%

Percent Enrolled

68%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

50%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 97 or 60% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 66 or 40% part-time faculty members employed at Ohio Wesleyan University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 97 or 60%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

OWU

11 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

60%

Percent Full-Time

40%

Percent Part-Time

60%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

OH Colleges

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

46%

Percent Full-Time

54%

Percent Part-Time

45%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Ohio Wesleyan University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $48,272, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Ohio Wesleyan University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Ohio Wesleyan University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$13,288
On-Campus Living Expenses$1,700
Total Living Expenses$14,988
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$48,272
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,200
Total Undergraduate Expenses$64,460
In-State, Graduate Tuition$0
In-State, Graduate Fees$0
Total Graduate Expenses$0
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Ohio Wesleyan University is $25,522. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Ohio Wesleyan University to all Ohio universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

OWU

$64,460

Cost to Attend

$35,169

Average Financial Aid

100%

Percent Receiving Aid

$25,522

Net Price

OH Colleges

$33,864

Cost to Attend

$13,303

Average Financial Aid

92%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,137

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 401 or 100%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,415 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $35,169.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,415$35,169
Pell Grants397$4,520
Federal Student Loans900$6,201
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Ohio Wesleyan University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

OWU

1,415

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

397

Number of Pell Grants

15%

Pell Grants

900

Federal Student Loans

33%

Federal Student Loans

OH Colleges

3,067

Grant or Scholarship Aid

51%

Grants or Scholarships

1,168

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

1,802

Federal Student Loans

30%

Federal Student Loans

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