Ohio Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate
Delaware, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,708
- Admitted
- 2,892
- Yield
- 14.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ohio Wesleyan University's acceptance rate has fallen from 74.3% in 2014–15 to 50.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,981 to 5,708 (+43%) over that period.
Its 50.7% rate makes Ohio Wesleyan University more selective than about 83% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 83%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (58.2% for women vs 43.7% for men, a 14.5-point gap). Ohio Wesleyan University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 14.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,981 | 2,958 | 74.3% | 458 |
| 2015–16 | 3,949 | 2,955 | 74.8% | 435 |
| 2016–17 | 4,123 | 2,950 | 71.5% | 489 |
| 2017–18 | 4,160 | 2,970 | 71.4% | 448 |
| 2018–19 | 4,705 | 3,246 | 69% | 453 |
| 2019–20 | 4,281 | 2,881 | 67.3% | 401 |
| 2020–21 | 3,962 | 2,710 | 68.4% | 403 |
| 2021–22 | 3,641 | 2,695 | 74% | 364 |
| 2022–23 | 5,324 | 2,778 | 52.2% | 453 |
| 2023–24 | 5,708 | 2,892 | 50.7% | 428 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,727 | 1,587 | 58.2% |
| Men | 2,977 | 1,301 | 43.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–685 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 555–665 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–31 | 31% |
How Ohio Wesleyan University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ohio Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
Ohio Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 50.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,892 admitted of 5,708 applicants).
Is Ohio Wesleyan University test optional?
Ohio Wesleyan University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ohio Wesleyan University?
Ohio Wesleyan University received 5,708 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,892.
What SAT score do you need for Ohio Wesleyan University?
Admitted students at Ohio Wesleyan University typically scored 550–685 on SAT Reading/Writing and 555–665 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ohio Wesleyan University getting harder to get into?
Ohio Wesleyan University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.3% in 2014–15 to 50.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.owu.edu/.