Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Ohio Wesleyan University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$54K
+
Room
$15K
+
Books
$1,000
=
Sticker Price
$68,424
$54K+$15K+$1,000=$68,424
Your Family Income
Sticker
$68,424
−
Your Aid
$52,605
=
Net Price
$15,819
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Ohio Wesleyan University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
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
Ohio Wesleyan University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$14,920
$30–48k
$13,089
$48–75k
$15,819
$75–110k
$17,444
$110k+
$30,353
Understanding Your Aid Package
Ohio Wesleyan University has a sticker price of $68,424 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $68,424/year
Average aid: $47,527 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$15,819/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$14,920/year
25% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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25%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
22%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$27,000
Range (25th–75th)$12,000 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$36,553
Debt Manageability
0.48x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,624
vs $50,417 peer avg(+$5,207)
Earnings Growth
+31%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-9,760
17th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$36,230
25th %ile
$77,702
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Ohio Wesleyan University Cost & Financial Aid
Ohio Wesleyan University's published tuition is $66,399 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $15,819—a difference of $50,580.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $14,920 at Ohio Wesleyan University. 25% of students receive Pell Grants.
Ohio Wesleyan University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Ohio graduates is $27,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $286 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $30,353 at Ohio—still $36,046 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
