Ohio Wesleyan University GPA (3.7) & Acceptance Rate (56%)

Q: What GPA do most Ohio Wesleyan University students have?

71% of Ohio Wesleyan University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (32%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Ohio Wesleyan University?

Ohio Wesleyan University's acceptance rate was 56% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,416 of 6,144 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 56% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.7, as reported by the college for 2023–24

Average net price: $23,826 a year (2022–23)

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Ohio Wesleyan University average GPA

Ohio Wesleyan University reported an average high school GPA of 3.7 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	32%
3.75–3.99	21%
3.50–3.74	18%
3.25–3.49	10%
3.00–3.24	8%
2.50–2.99	9%
2.00–2.49	2%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Ohio Wesleyan University reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Ohio Wesleyan University acceptance rate

Ohio Wesleyan University admitted 3,416 of 6,144 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 56%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Ohio Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Delaware, Ohio, with 1,525 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Ohio Wesleyan University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Ohio Wesleyan University's admissions office before you apply.

Ohio Wesleyan University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Ohio Wesleyan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,826 a year at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have a chance at Ohio Wesleyan University with a 3.5 GPA?

It would be within the usual range there: 29% of Ohio Wesleyan University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set, and it admitted 56% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What GPA do you need to get into Ohio Wesleyan University?

Ohio Wesleyan University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.7, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What GPA do most Ohio Wesleyan University students have?

71% of Ohio Wesleyan University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (32%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Is it easy to get into Ohio Wesleyan University?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Ohio Wesleyan University admitted 56% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Ohio Wesleyan University?

Ohio Wesleyan University's acceptance rate was 56% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,416 of 6,144 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

How important is GPA for getting into Ohio Wesleyan University?

A lot: Ohio Wesleyan University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Ohio Wesleyan University?

No. Ohio Wesleyan University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does it matter at Ohio Wesleyan University if a parent went there?

Yes. Ohio Wesleyan University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at Ohio Wesleyan University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,826 a year at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Ohio Wesleyan University accept AP credit?

Yes. Ohio Wesleyan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Ohio Wesleyan University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Ohio Wesleyan UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Ohio Wesleyan University Common Data Set 2023–24Ohio Wesleyan University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.

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