by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Ohio Wesleyan University, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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What it costs to attend Ohio Wesleyan University is about $66,399.00 per academic year.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $53,888.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,511.00 |
| Total cost | $66,399.00 |
| That is 102% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $66,399.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$47,527.00 |
| Net price | $18,872.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $66,399.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$53,012.00 |
| Net price | $13,387.00 |
| That is 59% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees plus room and board. |
Published costs have climbed year over year by roughly 3.3% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Freshman year | $13,834.00 | $19,502.00 | $68,616.00 |
| Senior year | $15,267.00 | $21,522.00 | $75,721.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $58,170.00 | $82,003.00 | $288,520.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $22,161.00 | $31,240.00 | $109,916.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $669.00 | $944.00 | $3,320.00 |
| Total amount paid | $80,330.00 | $113,244.00 | $398,435.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Freshman year | $13,834.00 | $19,502.00 | $68,616.00 |
| Senior year | $14,296.00 | $20,153.00 | $70,907.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $28,130.00 | $39,655.00 | $139,523.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,716.00 | $15,107.00 | $53,153.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $324.00 | $456.00 | $1,606.00 |
| Total amount paid | $38,846.00 | $54,763.00 | $192,677.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $20,897.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $21,619.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,920.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $13,089.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,819.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $17,444.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,353.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Ohio Wesleyan University Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the grants & scholarships detail.
Median graduate debt at Ohio Wesleyan University works out to $21,500.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Moderate ($20-30k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $12,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $21,500.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $40,000.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $21,000.00 |
| Middle income | $21,500.00 |
| High income | $21,500.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $23,250.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $19,875.00 |
First-generation graduates of Ohio Wesleyan University hold $3,375.00 more than continuing-generation graduates.
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Ohio Wesleyan University stands at $3,248.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The federal default-rate classification for Ohio Wesleyan University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 4.0% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Ohio Wesleyan University reach $91,389,191.00 spread across 5,720 borrowers.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 12 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $30,421.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veteran aid breakdown.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Ohio Wesleyan University, a few questions are worth asking:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.