2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$25,436
Net Price
54%
Admitted
42%
Enrolled
33%
Graduation Rate
14/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 902. In 2021, there were 12 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
12
Total Enrollment
902
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Oklahoma 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 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 12 |
Total Graduates | 12 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 894 students applied to the Oklahoma Wesleyan University. The university admitted 54% and 42% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Oklahoma universities is 4,154. On average, all Oklahoma institutions admit 74% and 35% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Oklahoma Wesleyan University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 56%. Compared to all Oklahoma four or more years colleges, the percentage is 64%.
The overall graduation rate for Oklahoma Wesleyan University is 33%, compared to 43% for all Oklahoma universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 108%.
Compare OWU to Oklahoma Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Oklahoma Wesleyan University to the average of all Oklahoma 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
894
Applicants
54%
Percent Admitted
42%
Percent Enrolled
56%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
33%
Graduation Rate
OK Colleges
4,154
Applicants
74%
Percent Admitted
35%
Percent Enrolled
64%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 30 or 29% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 75 or 71% part-time faculty members employed at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 30 or 29%.
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
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
29%
Percent Full-Time
71%
Percent Part-Time
29%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
OK Colleges
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
53%
Percent Full-Time
47%
Percent Part-Time
52%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Oklahoma Wesleyan University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $27,998, and the average cost for books and supplies is $900.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $9,540 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,105.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma Wesleyan University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $8,658 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,962 |
Total Living Expenses | $12,620 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $27,998 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $900 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $41,518 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $9,540 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,105 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $10,645 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Oklahoma Wesleyan University is $25,436. 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 Oklahoma Wesleyan University to all Oklahoma 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
$41,518
Cost to Attend
$16,778
Average Financial Aid
98%
Percent Receiving Aid
$25,436
Net Price
OK Colleges
$24,307
Cost to Attend
$9,679
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,740
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 158 or 98%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 593 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $16,778.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 593 | $16,778 |
Pell Grants | 218 | $4,379 |
Federal Student Loans | 373 | $6,462 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Oklahoma 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
593
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
218
Number of Pell Grants
18%
Pell Grants
373
Federal Student Loans
32%
Federal Student Loans
OK Colleges
3,444
Grant or Scholarship Aid
54%
Grants or Scholarships
1,489
Number of Pell Grants
23%
Pell Grants
1,483
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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