Ohio Wesleyan

Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts colleges. Founded in 1842 by Methodist leaders, the University is home to nearly 1,850 students who come from diverse backgrounds from all over the world. Located in Delaware, Ohio, the campus sits in the heart of Ohio, just 20 miles north of Columbus. For 17 straight years, Ohio Wesleyan has had the eleventh highest percentage of international students among liberal arts colleges. Notable alumni include:

  • Charles Fairbanks, the 26th Vice-President of the United States
  • Lucy Webb Hayes, the wife of U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes and first woman to be called “First Lady”
  • Frank Santon, the former president of CBS
  • Branch Rickey, the manager executive who signed Jackie Robinson as the first African-American in MLB

Offering a plethora of undergraduate majors, including degrees in the arts, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, Ohio Wesleyan is the ideal university for students looking for a tight-knit community of teachers, students, staff members and alumni. The Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops, a NCAA Division III school, offers a wide-variety of sports, including football, baseball, softball, swimming and more.