Why is Ohio Wesleyan University “The Opposite of Ordinary”? Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation’s premier small, private universities, with a major international presence. OWU offers more than 90 undergraduate majors, sequences, and courses of study, and 23 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Ohio Wesleyan is an undergraduate institution that offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Bachelor of Music degrees. Located in Delaware, Ohio, just minutes north of Ohio’s capital and largest city, Columbus, the university combines a globally focused curriculum with off-campus learning and leadership opportunities that translate classroom theory into real-world practice. OWU’s close-knit community of 1,850 students represents nearly every U.S. state and about 50 countries. From internships and apprenticeships in the arts to field experiences in the sciences and humanities, Ohio Wesleyan blends theory and practice and prepares every student to become a 21st century global leader. Ohio Wesleyan was named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with distinction, is featured in the book “Colleges That Change Lives,” and is included on the “best colleges” lists of U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Learn more at www.owu.edu.
Type of School
Four or more years,
Private not-for-profit
Religious affiliation
Founded by Methodists, but welcomes students of all religious faiths
Ohio Wesleyan University is a competitive member of the NCAA Division III and North Coast Athletic Conference. In addition to 23 varsity sports, 75 percent of OWU students participate in a number of intramural sports programs and clubs. For more information, visit the Ohio Wesleyan University Athletics website at http://bishops.owu.edu/index.html.