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Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) Reviews

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  • 16 out of 17 people found this review useful.

    Jen from Spring, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Although it has a 66% acceptance rate, the classes are far from easy. Class sizes usually fall between 6 and 30 so participation is a must. Professors are fully invested in the enrichment of the students, so as students, we are expected to be focused on knowledge as well.
    Am enjoying being here

    OWU is the perfect balance of community and academia. It really holds to its mission statement changing you, so you can change the world. The entire campus is a family, and everyone works together to improve society, domestically and abroad.
    Bang for the buck

    OWU gives out a lot of financial aid, so the sticker price is rarely what you pay.
    Tips for prospective students

    Call Admissions and ask to talk to current students. We're pretty honest about what's good and bad on campus, and we love to talk about OWU.
    Visit Slocum Hall when you're on campus, the stain glass is gorgeous.
    Delaware, OH is a small town, but don't let that discourage you because it promises plenty of opportunities for community involvement.
    Apply Early Action, that's when all the scholarships are given out.
    Visit campus! You can't feel the energy and community if you don't.
    Great for these types of students

    Economics, zoology, and psychology majors.
    Undecided majors who want a well-rounded curricula.
    Social justice activists.
    Liberal minds.
    Vegetarians.
    GLBT and Women's Rights supporters.
    International Students.
    Catholics.

  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Veronica from Central Ohio

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    During my freshman year, I knocked out a lot of my diversity course requirements: Computer Science, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Electives, etc. I'm an English Major, so Computer Science and Mathematics were a bit tough for me. Mainly Calculus. But at OWU, the professors expect you to have common sense. In the introductory courses, it really is introductory - they don't expect you to know everything ahead of time, which is really helpful. I highly recommend CS 103 with Zaring - he's an awesome professor. But, as easy as they make it for students learning the field from nil, I learned a lot over the past two semesters. Not to mention my musical skills that have grown exponentially over the past year. I don't come from a big school district with an overly fancy music department with correlating budget, so I was always the top player. When I got to OWU, Dr. Griffin had those same expectations, and more. He challenged me to improve, not just for the group, but for myself.
    Am enjoying being here

    Like every campus, there are the people you want to avoid, but there's a lot fewer of them at OWU than there were at my high school, so I really can't complain. The dorms are fantastic, the food is pretty good; Smith dining can get a bit repetetive, but whatever it is, it's usually good - that's more than I can say for my mom's cooking! The professors are, for the most part, very laid back and welcoming. Whatever you do, you have to take HMCL 122 with Elias - he's hysterical! I was taking his course the same semester as Calculus, and I loved going to his class - even at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays - just for the laughs. The excellent readings, discussions, and jokes kept me sane while I was biting my nails over integrals and derivatives.
    Bang for the buck

    OWU is expensive, but their merit scholarships are easy to apply for if you're in good standing. All in all, I think my yearly costs are actually around $22,000 versus the full price, but it's worth every damned penny. I wouldn't trade going to OWU for anything else - I absolutely love it. When I enrolled, I knew that I was going to have a good college experience, but I never could have predicted how much fun I would have, how many friends I would make, or how much I'd learn about myself in addition to my studies. It's not just a university - it's a life experience.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't live in Stuyvesant. It's not an option right now, with renovations, but just don't. There are parties constantly, slamming doors, mysterious clouds of smoke in the stairwell that make you lightheaded. If you are there for studies at all, just don't do it. My personal recommendation is Smith East or West. The dining hall is in the basement, the suites are well laid out, and there's air conditioning - a big plus for August and April. Also, I don't know about frats, but the sororities seem like a waste to me. There are dances and mixers, but other than that, it's just cupcake icing and other stuff for recruits. I'm friends with quite a few sorority girls without even being in a sorority, so I don't really recommend it. If you want, I don't think it'd be bad, I just don't see the point in spending the money for it.
    Great for these types of students

    Level-headed students. Personally, I've always been motivated to do well, but I'm not a big study-aholic. OWU is great for that. It allows you to work hard when you want and take classes you enjoy. In the higher level classes, there aren't any pointless assignments. The classes are fun yet highly informative, and you learn a lot about yourself constantly. If this sounds like you, then OWU is just for you.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Jay from Dayton, OH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    It's a good school, but one where you only get out what you put in. This school has a surprising degree of academic rigor, but only if you seek it out; it has a lot of advanced and specialist scholarship opportunities, but only if you seek them out; lots of fun programs, clubs, and teams; but again, only if you seek them out. Not a school to write off from the face value of price, size, and typical college statistics.
    Tips for prospective students

    The school is expensive at face value, but the *average* aid is over half of the total tuition. Put a basic amount of work into it, and the cost drops to super-affordable levels with surprising rapidity. At the end of all my scholarships, it was cheaper for me to come here than to go to OSU.
    In regards to academics, know you get out what you put in at a very high rate. Work hard and you'll be rewarded in a thousand ways.
    Academic Rigor

    More than you'd expect given its acceptance rate. It has easier programs, just as any school does, but if you're looking for a challenge, you certainly don't have to look hard.
    Dorm Life

    The dorms themselves are ok. Typical college dormitories, with nothing to impress you. The university tries to keep students from living off-campus as part of the college experience, unless conditions merit otherwise. However, it does offer a pleasing variety of alternative housing, from themed small living units, to fraternities, to on-campus apartments, senior housing, and even housing for those with specific academic interests. Quite surprising for such a small school.
    Food and Dining

    Least favorite part of the university. They granted a long-term contractual monopoly to one company. As an economics student, I'm appalled on principle. But again, the university manages of offset some of the negatives with a surprisingly huge variety of eating locations on campus and has partnerships with a rotating selection of five student-selected, in-town restaurants to take the university's meal plan points.
    What to do for fun

    I'm going to do a list, because that's easier. Essay-lovers, my apologies.
    --Varsity sports
    --HUGE (again, for the size) number of club sports
    --standard and special interest clubs
    --foreign culture and arts clubs
    --huge variety of charitable organizations to work with
    Less officially:
    --partying can be found on any given weekend, typically in the super-hospitable and generally friendly frat houses
    --partying in off-campus (aka houses on streets adjacent to university) houses where students live
    Bang for the buck

    This one varies. I've said before you get back in proportion to what you put in here. If you put in some work, you can come here quite cheaply. And if you work hard, you can excel and benefit greatly here. In this case, it's incredibly worthwhile.
    However, if you just want a degree and will work minimally, sure, you can probably do it, but you'd be better off elsewhere.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Tons of historic buildings. Apparently, ghost hunters love this place too, since it has buildings from before the Civil War.
    Huge and beautiful mirror in University Hall. There is a myth that someone who stands on the university seal in front of it, says something that I can no longer remember, and turns around, will find the first person they see in the mirror to be their future spouse.
    Most university traditions, however, are particular to clubs, teams, and other organizations, and almost all of them have at least one.
    Great for these types of students

    Academics!
    Those who major in: Economics, accounting, or management, english, statistics, and several sciences. How many schools with 1800 students have a dorm dedicated to econ/management students and a scanning electron microscope in the science center?
    Clubs and Activities

    Great diversity, something for everyone. Club sports are great ways to have low-pressure fun. Students here pride themselves on the university's reputation for charity participation, with many branches of organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Key Club on campus.
    Greek Life

    Good, with 6 fraternities with on-campus buildings, one fraternity with an off-campus house, and one newly-returned frat with no house. I believe there are 7 sororities here as well.
    Campus Safety

    One of the safest universities on one of the safest counties in Ohio. There are no dangerous spots on campus, has a Blue-Light system, Public Safety, and the city fire and police stations are adjacent to the middle of the campus. Many organizations dedicated to helping students return to housing with no questions asked if they feel unsafe for any reason. It's so safe that an event when a group of students in a car in town *thought* they were being menaced by a person in an adjacent car, the entire campus buzzed for a week. Some call that boring; I call it almost amusingly safe.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Haley from Ohio

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    There is ample opportunity to learn so much at OWU, and not just in class. Yes, OWU, being a small liberal arts college, has a great selection of classes, from the natural sciences and business to women and gender studies and a class completely dedicated to Hitler, but it has so much more to offer. There are an abundance of opportunities to be involved with extracurricular activities, having a job on campus, being a part of Greek life, and studying abroad with great programs through OWU, which, if taken advantage of, can teach you so much about the world, other people, and yourself.

    It is a challenging school, that's for sure, but with everything it has to offer and how much there is to learn, it's an excellent choice for a college.
    Am enjoying being here

    With everything OWU has to offer, it is easy to get involved and find a place to be happy. It's a tight-knit community, where everyone works together to make things happen. Along with all of the activities to get involved with, OWU and individual campus groups also have many speakers come, and hold demonstrations and other events throughout the year on a huge number of topics, which make it even easier to find what you like and be happy.
    Bang for the buck

    OWU gives out a good amount of financial aid, but the money can still add up to make it a pretty expensive school. Even so, what OWU can do for you can definitely make what you pay worth it.
    Tips for prospective students

    visit campus! definitely the best way to really get a feel for the OWU community
    get involved! there is SO much to do at OWU, and the happiest students are those who are involved with multiple extracurricular activities, not just classes.
    check out Greek life! Greek life has the potential to do so much for those involved, including the development of leadership skills, the personal growth of the individual, and preparation for the future, not to mention making some wonderful life-long friends and sisters/brothers.
    Great for these types of students

    GLBTIQ students
    undecided majors
    international students
    students of any religion
    environmentally conscious students

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Dana from Culpeper, Va

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The Professors actually care about the students and teaching. Their office doors are almost always open, and they often give you another way to contact them if you need extra help. There are also study groups made for many of the classes. By learning from the professor and not from a T.A. I believe you get a lot more out of lectures and discussions. The professors here are also passionate about what they teach. They are enthusiastic, and it is amazing what you learn from them.
    Am enjoying being here

    The University is a truly amazing place. No matter what kind of person you are you can always find someone who has your interests, even though it is a pretty small university. There are clubs, and intramurals, sports, and the school is really good at giving us entertainment like plays, and live music. The food is decent, not great, but decent. The parties are great if you know where to go. There is not much to do in the town of Delaware, but there is a mall 15 minutes (drive) away and Columbus is only 30. I love this school, and I am so glad that I came here
    Bang for the buck

    This school is very expensive, but most students don't pay the full amount. They have a lot of endowments and they readily give out scholarships. the one-on-one time that you get with your professors, and the different types of classes that the school offers, this place is definitely worth the money.
    Tips for prospective students

    Check out the school before you decide on coming. It is in a very small town, and there is not much to do in the town that isn't part of college life. Even though this is a D3 school, we take sports pretty seriously, and you really bond with your teammates so going out for a sport is really good. Check out each of the dorming situations before you decide where you want to live as well, bacause each building has a different set-up.
    Great for these types of students

    This school is good for serious students. This school is really good in the sciences. We have a scanning electron microscope that certain classes get to use. I would say this University is great for anyone who is looking for a smaller college that still has the opportunity that a larger school has. Probably not the best school for people who hate cold, rain, and wind. It is Ohio, and we do get the lake effect weather. All-in-all this school is amazing, and if you are looking for a smaller University where the Professors actually have time to build a relationship with you then this is a great school. =)

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    David from Green Bay, WI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Ohio Wesleyan is a liberal arts college in every sense of the phrase. Students are required to take classes in wide variety of disciplines: Natural and Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Languages, Mathematics, and so on. There is much to choose from in terms of areas of study. Students have plenty of time to figure out what studies interest them the most, so don't be too worried about declaring a major right away.

    With so much to take in, it's impossible not to learn something in the process! Professors at OWU really favor students who actively pursue help in their classes and will make sure they are taken care of. There are other resources available to assist in the learning process besides the professors themselves, like personal tutors and scheduled study tables.

    Personally, I am learning quite a bit, thanks to such a breadth of academic courses and services available. I'm studying what I love and love doing it.
    Am enjoying being here

    When I visited this school, I never stayed for more than an afternoon, but always had such a warm feeling each time I left. Lucky for me, that warm feeling has continued to stick. I truly enjoy the college that I attend. There is plenty of opportunity for personal growth, a diverse student body, and a special sense of community. This campus has grown on me and I don't think I could imagine being anywhere else.
    Bang for the buck

    College has a cost and due to economic times, that cost has continued to rise. Ohio Wesleyan is no cheap school. That being said, the folks in the financial aid office work very diligently to provide monetary assistance for every student. There are also plenty of ways to get some extra dollars in your pocket. Departments offer scholarships as to various organizations on campus, like Greek Life (fraternities/sororities).

    What you DO get for the price tag is a full, deep college experience. There are plenty of ways to get involved outside of the classroom; Everything from varsity sports to theater, volunteer service to badminton club, improv comedy to LGBTIQ awareness groups. There is something for everybody here at campus, some thing that you might not even find at a larger campus.
    Tips for prospective students

    Prospective students should sign up for a campus event known as Slice of Life. During Slice (as it is known to current students) there are plenty of fun activities available to visiting prospective students. Everyone who I have talked to has thoroughly enjoyed their time at Slice. You should definitely check it out!

    However, not everyone might be able to schedule a visit like Slice. That being said, the best way to check out OWU is to simply pay the campus a visit. Overnight stays are a plus. I know from personal experience that students can be totally set on a college, but that can all change with an overnight visit. It gives you an insider's look as to what the people are actually like.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who come here are those who generally like to get involved. All of my friends are in at least one club/organization. The biggest ones on campus are those that have to do with community service and philanthropy. Our campus has won the President's Award for Community Service and we are quite proud of that. We hope that if you join us, you too will continue with the tradition of service.

  • Jillian from Beaver Falls, PA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    In three sentences

    OWU has wonderful professor-student relationships. The administrators and faculty actually care about the students. The campus is beautiful.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't go to Clancey's. It's sketchy! The Backstretch is SO much better!
    What to do for fun

    Go to Alpha Sig cookouts on Fridays!
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    We used to have the oral sex tree, but they cut it down two years ago. Check out Stuy, it's newly renovated.
    Great for these types of students

    International.
    Clubs and Activities

    ASL/Talk to the Hand club is AWESOME!
    Greek Life

    Greek life is a lot of fun at OWU. DO IT! Be More. Be Bold. Be Greek.

  • Student from Ohio Wesleyan University

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The academic programs are generally of high quality such as the math (statistics program). The social life is vibrant as there are a lot of opportunities to meet with a diverse group of people. The financial aid package is generous, but is becoming stagnant with the increasing financial need of students.
    Tips for prospective students

    Declare your major as soon as possible because you can always change. The benefits of doing so are that you will receive news from the department, which will allow you to engage in departmental activities, which might help determine whether this is the field of study for you. Ask for help and talk with people as much as you can because they are very friendly and will be willing to assist you.
    Academic Rigor

    Professors expect you to ask questions and do additional reading and studying. Some classes will require you to write multiple papers and read a lot. However, there are also a lot of easy classes, but they are still very educational.
    Dorm Life

    Some dorms are more social than others. Smith Hall tends to be the least active.
    Food and Dining

    There are a lot of opportunities to dine, but the options are very limited and quality worsens throughout the year.
    What to do for fun

    Nightlife, Campus Programming Board activities, Club activities, Greek Life, Sports, Intramurals, etc.

  • Chelsea from Pendleton, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i have found my home here at owu. owu is a great college that fosters individuality as well as offering a number of activities and ways to meet people and make friends. i am involved in the softball program and i am loving my first year at owu
    Tips for prospective students

    if you are a student athlete, find a college that feels like home and offers the degree you want and then work the sports into it. i feel this is why i am so happy at owu as it felt like home before we brought in the sports piece.
    Academic Rigor

    it is a very high academic school and as a previous resource student this can offer challenges; however, the school administrators, coaches and professors all help with this and the college writing center is amazing.
    Dorm Life

    i love the dorm life and the variety of roommates that i have in my specific dorm. i have students from a number of different backgrounds including other countries.
    Food and Dining

    the food options are amazing and you can always find something open. also the meal card is able to be used at a number of local restaurants and business'.
    What to do for fun

    i hang out a lot with my softball teammates at other school sporting events or we go shopping or to a movie.
    Bang for the buck

    the school is very expensive, but with the scholarships and grants that the school offers, you rarely pay the ticket price. if you can get in to owu it is well worth it as most of my classes are approximately 10-20 students and as my mom tells me...this is a set-up for great learning.
    Great for these types of students

    this is a great place for any student who is looking for a place where everyone fits in and can be accepted. there does not seem to be a lot of attitudes for the most part.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are a number of clubs and activities and the college also offers greek life.
    Greek Life

    owu does offer greek life
    Campus Safety

    we have security on campus and in the dorm areas are specific offices that also offer a lot of security

  • Jessica from Rittman, OH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Ohio Wesleyan is a fantastic school! The only problem I have run into is with financial aid. If you plan to attend here, you must make sure that your finances are in order, especially since tuition goes up every year. Apply early and you will have many opportunities for scholarships.
    Great for these types of students

    If you had good grades in high school, then you should have a good chance of receiving a scholarship. This school is great for those students who want to be challenged and enjoy small classes. All the classes are fairly rigorous, and you have to be a dedicated student to do well. The professors are very passionate about what they teach, and if you enjoy working closely with your professors, you will find Ohio Wesleyan to be a perfect fit!

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