Oklahoma Wesleyan University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Bartlesville, OK

$27,424

Avg tuition

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About Oklahoma Wesleyan University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Wesleyan  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 791, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 44 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 36%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $27,424.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

83% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

62% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

36% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 930-1140

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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934

Students enrolled

60%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

58%

Black

9%

Hispanic

9%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

American Indian/Alaska Native

7%

Two or more races

6%

Unknown

1%

Asian

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

55%

Socio-economic diversity

40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

16

Total Online Enrollment

564

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

73% On-campus

27% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 44% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 16% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 83% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $27,424 $27,424
Graduate $9,540 $9,540

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $900
On-campus room and board $8,596
On-campus other expenses $3,940
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,596
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,940
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,940

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $40,860 $40,860
Off-campus without family $40,860 $40,860
Off-campus with family $32,264 $32,264

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

40%

State Grant Aid

16%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

40%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,211
State Grant Aid $3,976
Institution Grant Aid $12,751
Pell Grant Aid $4,473

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$51k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

8

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

14

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.