OWU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,832

Cost of attendance at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,832

Cost of attendance at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Ohio Wesleyan University was $25,522. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at OWU

OWU net price calculator

$25,522

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of OWU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$25,522	$1,106 (4%)	$20,015	$18,083	$21,555	$22,723	$29,778
2021	$26,628	$614 (2%)	$22,319	$21,323	$21,275	$24,847	$29,411
2020	$27,242	$615 (2%)	$21,679	$21,466	$22,111	$24,940	$31,129
2019	$27,857	$148	$20,937	$21,438	$24,778	$26,318	$32,123
2018	$28,005	$38	$20,049	$20,628	$22,156	$27,467	$31,459
2017	$27,967	$1,660 (6%)	$18,969	$19,471	$22,841	$28,300	$32,057
2016	$29,627	$182	$22,881	$23,330	$24,687	$28,337	$33,080
2015	$29,445	$3,569 (14%)	$23,388	$24,169	$26,011	$28,094	$32,801
2014	$25,876	--	$24,543	$21,931	$21,073	$28,155	$29,729

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Ohio Wesleyan University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$58,232	$1,702 (3%)	$48,832	$8,200	$1,200
2021	$56,530	No change	$47,130	$8,200	$1,200
2020	$56,530	$1,370 (2%)	$47,130	$8,200	$1,200
2019	$55,160	$770 (1%)	$45,760	$8,200	$1,200
2018	$54,390	$600 (1%)	$44,690	$8,200	$1,500
2017	$53,790	$1,210 (2%)	$44,090	$8,200	$1,500
2016	$52,580	$310	$43,230	$8,050	$1,300
2015	$52,270	$1,410 (3%)	$41,920	$8,050	$2,300
2014	$50,860	$2,060 (4%)	$40,510	$8,050	$2,300
2013	$48,800	--	$39,150	$8,350	$1,300

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does OWU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,500 dormitories available to its students at $7,138 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at OWU is $793 per month.
Does OWU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at OWU for one academic year is $6,716, which works out to $746 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: OWU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, OWU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,700

If living off-campus, with family: $1,700

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,700
How much is OWU application fees?: OWU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: OWU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Ohio Wesleyan University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$5,131	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$5,131	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Ohio Wesleyan University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Ohio Wesleyan University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,716	$7,138	N/A	1,500
2021	$6,520	$6,726	N/A	1,295
2020	$6,330	$7,000	N/A	1,463
2019	$6,150	$6,880	N/A	1,607
2018	$6,010	$6,450	N/A	1,581
2017	$5,920	$6,990	N/A	1,496
2016	$5,800	$6,230	N/A	1,678

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Ohio Wesleyan University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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