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When you explore Ohio Wesleyan, you'll see obvious reasons why OWU stands out as a university that can help you move forward to a better future:
Look deeper. You'll see a community where the heart of learning is connection. That's our belief, our commitment, our campus culture.
It's the Oh-Wooo spirit.
This is a supportive campus where students work and learn in partnership with their professors, coaches, advisors, and fellow students. This is a campus of cooperation, not competition. Colleges That Change Lives says, "OWU's culture is defined by warmth and helpfulness."
When you choose a college, you want advice from the experts — people who've been there and done that. Look below and see what outside experts say about Ohio Wesleyan and why OWU could be the right fit for you.
The 2021 U.S. News & World Report College Rankings place OWU No. 1 in Ohio for "Best Value" and "Best Social Mobility" among all national liberal arts colleges.
The Princeton Review's "Colleges That Pay You Back" says OWU is a "Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck." OWU is featured in Money Magazine "Best Colleges for Your Money" and Kiplinger's "Best College Values." A New York Times report shows low-income students who come to OWU are more likely to move into the top 40% in income than students at many similar schools.
U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, Fiske Guide, and others rank OWU among the top liberal arts universities in America.
Ohio Wesleyan is one of only 45 colleges and universities included in the guidebook Colleges That Change Lives, created by a former New York Times education editor.
In fact, OWU has appeared in every edition of Colleges That Change Lives since it was first published in 1996.
Forbes Magazine ranks OWU at No. 17 in the nation among ‘America’s Most Entrepreneurial Colleges 2015,’ making OWU first among Ohio-based schools. OWU also ranks No. 1 among schools in the Great Lakes Colleges Association, a consortium of 13 private liberal arts colleges located in Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Nine out of ten 2019 graduates had at least one OWU Connection Experience during their four years. Experiences include research, internships, community service, travel-learning, and semester study-away programs.
Four out of five recent OWU graduates report that they're working in their field of choice.
27% of OWU students personalize their program by completing two majors.
Nearly all OWU students receive merit- or need-based financial aid. The average package of merit-based and other financial aid for first-year students is $45,166.
OWU's low student-to-faculty ratio indicates the individual attention students receive from their professors at OWU.