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Ohio Wesleyan University

Acronym
OWU
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Founding Date
1842

Founded by Methodist leaders, Ohio Wesleyan University cultivates the intersection of a preprofessional and a liberal arts education. OWU offers more than 90 majors, and about 27% of students double major to combine career-oriented degrees with the liberal arts. Students put in more than 40,000 hours of community service annually, both domestically and abroad. About 96% of students receive financial aid, and $14 million is awarded annually to freshmen.