Liberal arts college
#13 Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in OhioOhio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $20,897 a year
Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)
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- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#136 of 682
In Ohio
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.59%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,050
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $68,424 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,452 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 44% · Women 56% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 22% |
| Total students | 1,452 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $20,897 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $68,424 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 59% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 55% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 51% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 77% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $55,624 |
| Admission rate | 56% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,194 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Business administration | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Psychology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Area studies, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany/Plant Biology, Chemistry, Classical and Ancient Studies, Classics, Communication studies, Computer science, Dance, Data Analytics, Economics, Education (general), English, Ethnic and gender studies, Film and video, Finance, Fine arts, Foods, Nutrition,, Genetics, Geography, Geology and earth science, Global studies, History, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies, Interdisciplinary studies, International business, Journalism, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Literature, Managerial economics, Mathematics, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Neuroscience, Other visual and performing arts, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Pre-health, Pre-law and legal studies, Public health, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Sociology, Special education, Teacher education, Theatre, Theology, Writing and rhetoric, Zoology/Animal Biology.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Biology | |
| Business | |
| Parks, recreation and fitness | |
| Social sciences | |
| Education |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $14,684 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 19%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 58%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $197,632IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Nearest airport with airline service | John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)About 23 miles away · about 45 minutes by car |
| Town population | 44,589Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | ColumbusAbout 22 miles away · about 35 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 28°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Marysville, OH, about 13 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.22 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.22 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 1.31 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.44 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Ohio Wesleyan University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 35% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Ohio Wesleyan University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $20,897 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Ohio Wesleyan University?
- Ohio Wesleyan University admitted 56% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Ohio Wesleyan University’s graduates do?
- 59% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $55,624; the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 204909
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): United Methodist
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