Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan University offers a classic liberal arts experience on its 200-acre campus, located a short drive from Columbus. Students benefit from a close-knit community and a focus on academics typical of the Ohio Five consortium. The campus is notable for its inclusion of both an astronomical observatory and a wilderness preserve, providing unique opportunities for study and recreation.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Ohio Wesleyan University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 25% of students receive Pell Grants; 62% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $18,325, roughly 65% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $14,920 | $59,680 |
| $30K – $48K | $13,089 | $52,356 |
| $48K – $75K | $15,819 | $63,276 |
| $75K – $110K | $17,444 | $69,776 |
| $110K+ | $30,353 | $121,412 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $52,357 | $209,428 |
Programs at Ohio Wesleyan University
8 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
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Accounting
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65
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$48,958/yr | Very High | 3.2x |
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Business Administration
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48
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$41,734/yr | High | 1.0x |
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Psychology
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28
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$30,775/yr | High | 0.5x |
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Political Science
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28
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$27,165/yr | Very High | 0.3x |
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Health & Physical Education
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23
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$28,294/yr | Moderate | 1.2x |
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Fine Arts
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23
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$22,239/yr | Moderate | 0.1x |
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Zoology
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20
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$29,547/yr | High | 0.4x |
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Romance Languages
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19
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$23,537/yr | Very High | 0.1x |
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