Ohio Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Delaware, Ohio, founded in 1842. It enrolls approximately 1,300 undergraduate students from 45 states and 29 countries on its 200-acre campus, located about 30 minutes from Columbus.
The university offers more than 70 majors with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 19. Its academic framework, The OWU Connection, integrates broad learning with applied experiences through components called Think Big, Do Good, Go Global, and Get Real. Faculty mentor students on research, internships, and individualized academic plans. Within six months of graduation, 96% of reporting graduates are employed or in continuing education programs.
Ohio Wesleyan is classified among top national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report and is recognized in Colleges That Change Lives. The campus hosts more than 100 student clubs and organizations, and its student-athletes compete in 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports as the Battling Bishops. Community engagement is a significant part of campus life, with students contributing more than 40,000 volunteer hours annually.
