Ohio Wesleyan University: what international applicants need

What are Ohio Wesleyan University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Ohio Wesleyan University has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action on December 1, 2026, and Regular Decision on March 1, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Ohio Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?

55.6% for students who started in fall 2024: Ohio Wesleyan University admitted 3,416 of its 6,144 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Ohio Wesleyan University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Ohio Wesleyan University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (March 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Ohio Wesleyan University's application fee for international students?

Ohio Wesleyan University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Ohio Wesleyan University accept?

Ohio Wesleyan University lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Ohio Wesleyan University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Ohio Wesleyan University accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Ohio Wesleyan University require?

Ohio Wesleyan University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Ohio Wesleyan University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Ohio Wesleyan University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Ohio Wesleyan University have?

85 of Ohio Wesleyan University's 1,525 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 5.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Ohio Wesleyan University cost for international students?

Ohio Wesleyan University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $53,888, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $14,684. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $71,442 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Ohio Wesleyan University give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2023-24, Ohio Wesleyan University gave institutional scholarships or grants to 72 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2023-24 Source