Ohio Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $68,424, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $15,412; middle-income families pay around $13,339; and higher-income families pay approximately $30,036.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $68,424 |
| Tuition and Fees | $53,888 |
| Room and Board | $14,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$47,527 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,897 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,412 |
| $30–48k | $10,706 |
| $48–75k | $13,339 |
| $75–110k | $18,031 |
| $110k+ | $30,036 |
Ohio Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $68,424, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $15,412; middle-income families pay around $13,339; and higher-income families pay approximately $30,036. Azimuth ranks Ohio Wesleyan University #954 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Ohio Wesleyan's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to close the gap between sticker price and what families pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and work-study is available as part of the aid package. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $36,553; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,483, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Ohio Wesleyan University earn median 4-year earnings of $54,483, placing Ohio Wesleyan University in the 14.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Ohio Wesleyan University sits in the 14.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Ohio Wesleyan University #1082 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's ability to position graduates into careers with sustained earning potential relative to their peer cohort. The earnings pattern is anchored in Biological Sciences, which shapes the institution's economic profile. Zoology/Animal Biology is the largest program with 35 graduates, followed by Psychology, General with 35 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $47,941 — 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 33 students earning $55,420, and Business Administration with 26 graduates earning $66,800 — 1.0x the benchmark. Economics rounds out the top five with 22 graduates. This program mix, concentrated in biological and life sciences alongside complementary fields, supports consistent outcomes across the institution's degree portfolio.
