First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | December 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: owu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 33 |
| Business Administration and Management | 19 |
| Psychology | 14 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 |
| Communication | 13 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 12 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 10 |
Show the other 55 majors
| Accounting | 9 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| English Language and Literature | 9 |
| Computer Science | 9 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 7 |
| Human Nutrition | 6 |
| Creative Writing | 6 |
| Neuroscience | 6 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 6 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 5 |
| History Teacher Education | 5 |
| Genetics | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| Environmental Studies | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Pre-Law Studies | 3 |
| Data Analytics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| Finance | 3 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 2 |
| Microbiology | 2 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 2 |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Dance | 1 |
| Geography | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Astrophysics | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Comparative Literature | 1 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Ohio Wesleyan University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #14 for Wildlife biologyof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, North Coast Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, North Coast Athletic Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
18% of men in fraternities · 2% of women in sororities · 9% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Columbus, OH
2,225,377 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)
Nearest hub airport
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.5 of 20
Elevation
911 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
21°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
24.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
18 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,350 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Otterbein University14 mi
- Ohio State University-Main Campus21 mi
- Ohio Dominican University22 mi
- Columbus College of Art & Design23 mi
- Franklin University24 mi
- Capital University25 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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