Applying to OWU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
50.67%	1,220

Ohio Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 50.67% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 5,708 students applied and 2,892 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.

OWU's acceptance rate is the 6th lowest among 71 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,220 and the ACT score is 29 at OWU. OWU's SAT score ranks 12nd out of 41 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to OWU, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit and recommendations is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Ohio Wesleyan University is 50.67% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.80%. 2,977 men and 2,727 women applied to OWU and 1,301 men and 1,587 women students were accepted.

Among them, 182 men and 243 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at OWU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at OWU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	5,708	2,977	2,727	0	0
Admitted	2,892	1,301	1,587	0	0
Enrolled	428	182	243	0	0
Acceptance Rate	50.67%	43.70%	58.20%	-	-
Yield	14.80%	13.99%	15.31%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Ohio Wesleyan University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 56 students (13% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 131 students (31%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at OWU.

The median SAT score is 1,220 with 610 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 685 and the 25^th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 665 and 25^th percentile is 555 .

The median ACT composite score is 29 with 75^th percentile score of 31 and 25^th percentile score of 25 at OWU. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 28.

The SAT and ACT scores at Ohio Wesleyan University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,283, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at OWU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1105	1220	1350
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	550	610	685
SAT Math	555	610	665
ACT Composite	25	29	31
ACT Math	25	27	29
ACT English	24	28	30

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Ohio Wesleyan University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at OWU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ohio Wesleyan University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

OWU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to OWU.

Admission Information for Applying to OWU
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://admission.owu.edu/
Online Application	https://admission.owu.edu/applyToOWU.html
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Not Offered
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	2-Years Certificate, Bachelor

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