Paying for Ohio Wesleyan University

2024 Tuition & Fee	$52,296 4.97%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) is $52,296 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.

99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $36,916. It could cover 70.59% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $32,406 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

OWU's 4-year tuition is $222,422, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $292,796.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Ohio Wesleyan University is $52,296. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.97% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $54,893 , a 5.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

OWU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$49,822	$15,545
2023-2024	$52,296	$16,026
Change % 2023-2024	4.97%	3.09%
2024-2025	$54,893	$16,522

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at OWU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,518.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$1,467
	2023-2024	$1,518
	2024-2025	$1,571

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,026 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.09% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.78% compared to the previous year.

The OWU's 2024 on-campus COA is $69,322 and off-campus COA is $62,341.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At OWU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$52,296
Room & Board	$14,226	$7,245
Personal Expenses	$1,800	$1,800
Books & Supplies	$1,000
Cost of Attendance	$69,322	$62,341

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at OWU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at OWU is $222,422.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

OWU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$53,588	$54,911	$56,267	$57,657	$222,422
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$54,911	$56,267	$57,657	$59,080	$227,915
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$56,267	$57,657	$59,080	$60,539	$233,543
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$57,657	$59,080	$60,539	$62,035	$239,311
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$59,080	$60,539	$62,035	$63,567	$245,221

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $292,796.

OWU 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$70,834	$72,384	$73,974	$75,605	$292,796
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$72,384	$73,974	$75,605	$77,276	$299,239
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$73,974	$75,605	$77,276	$78,990	$305,846
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$75,605	$77,276	$78,990	$80,747	$312,619
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$77,276	$78,990	$80,747	$82,548	$319,562

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $145,132.

OWU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$33,918	$35,468	$37,058	$38,689	$145,132
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$35,468	$37,058	$38,689	$40,360	$151,575
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$37,058	$38,689	$40,360	$42,074	$158,182
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$38,689	$40,360	$42,074	$43,831	$164,955
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$40,360	$42,074	$43,831	$45,632	$171,898

	In-State	Out-of-State
Ohio Wesleyan University	$52,296
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