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Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
1,903
Total Undergrads
Including 27 Part-time
555
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
55% Women
45% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (with football)

North Coast Athletic Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

9
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $111,428)
10
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $93,901)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 37 36 - -
Baseball 30 - - -
Basketball 16 14 - Yes
Field Hockey - 22 - -
Football 78 - - -
Golf 7 7 - -
Lacrosse 38 17 - -
Soccer 34 22 - Yes
Softball - 20 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 17 18 - -
Tennis 9 9 - Yes
Volleyball - 14 - -
Badminton - - Yes -
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cricket - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Squash - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.7%
Black/non-Hispanic 5.2%
Hispanic 1.7%
Non-resident alien 8.8%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 1.5%
Two or more races 1.3%
White/non-Hispanic 79.4%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Radio Station
Other
  • Student Government

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 1
Drug Law Violation 20
Liquor Law Violation 22
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 4
Property Crime 6

Notable Alumni

  • Richard North Patterson '68 (History major), a former trial attorney, is the author of a series of critically acclaimed suspense novels, including a string of international bestsellers. He recently returned to OWU for background research for his 2009 novel, The Spire, set on a college campus. He is also a sought-after speaker on social, political, and legal issues such as gun control and family violence, and was the chair of Common Cause, the grassroots citizens lobby. (J.D., Case Western Reserve University).
  • Branch Rickey, Class of 1904, literally changed the face of America when he signed Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945, breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier. Rickey was named ESPN's Most Influential Sports Figure of the 20th Century.
  • Byron Pitts '82 (Journalism and Speech Communication major) is currently chief national correspondent for The CBS Evening News and a contributor to 60 Minutes. He recently visited campus to talk to students about his career and his book, Step Out on Nothing: How Faith and Family Helped Me Conquer Life's Challenges.
  • Wendie Malick '72 (Fine Arts major)The former star of Just Shoot Me, is now co-starring with Betty White in Hot in Cleveland, TV Land's most-watched series ever. Honored by Women in Film as a Woman of Vision, she is an advocate for the Humane Society and Planned Parenthood, a member of the Environmental Media Association, and a Washington, D.C., lobbyist for federal funding of the arts in education, among other causes.
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Jay from Dayton, OH
  • 4
  • “The dorms themselves are ok. Typical college dormitories, with nothing to impress you. The university tries to keep students from living off-campus as part of the college experience, unless conditions…”

  • Mar-29-2012 » Read More
  • from Cincinnati, OH
  • 4
  • “My dorm room is really nice. We have three 9x11 rooms for four people. We brought a couch and TV and made our own private commons. There are only two…”

  • Sep-11-2012 » Read More
  • Chelsea from Pendleton, IN
  • 4
  • “i love the dorm life and the variety of roommates that i have in my specific dorm. i have students from a number of different backgrounds including other countries.…”

  • Feb-15-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Bridget from Solon, OH
  • Apr-16-2013 I am a current student here

    While options are sort of limited, the food is pretty average here. A bonus though is the off campus food points that we get, I just wish that they gave us more of them.

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  • 2
  • Caroline from Delaware, OH
  • Mar-18-2013 I am a current student here

    The dining services on campus do offer a variety of options on campus, but the quality of the food and the availability of hours is often inconvenient especially during the late afternoon, evenings, and weekends.

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  • 2
  • Haley from Bellefontaine, OH
  • Jan-24-2013 I am a current student here

    The food quality really just depends where you go on campus. The food in the smith dinning hall is terrible. It's a buffet style of eating, but the quality and taste is terrible. If you go to Hamilton-Williams Campus center, then the quality gets a little bit better, and the best food on campus is the Bishop Cafe, but they are only open during lunch, which limits options for dinner dramatically.

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  • 4
  • Logen from Akron, OH
  • Jan-03-2013 I am a current student here

    There are numerous options during the week to eat at, that can fulfill just about any craving. However, on the weekends only one dinning hall is open which can be problematic.

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  • 3
  • Katie from East Sparta, OH
  • Nov-15-2012 I am a current student here

    Some days are better than others. I definitely prefer HamWill to Smith due to the quality of food but if your looking for quantity, Smith is the way to go.

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  • 2
  • Billy from Royal Oak, MI
  • Oct-24-2012 I am a current student here

    The food is good but it isn't readily available. Do take into account that I am used to eating at odd hours and if you're on the typical schedule for meals you'll be fine.

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  • 5
  • Lauren from Millersville, MD
  • Jul-26-2012 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    OWU's meal plan is unique. You can get (really good) food from the bakery or other one stop campus dining places and only use points for the food you get. There is also an all you can eat buffet for a set number of points.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Bridget from Solon, OH
  • Apr-16-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is pretty big on campus. The sororities and fraternities here are so nice and welcoming though, that even if you aren't part of Greek life, it is still possible to fit in and find a solid friend group.

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  • 0
  • Caroline from Delaware, OH
  • Mar-18-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is prevalent on this campus, but it is not like a typical school. The fraternities and sororities are not known for their raging parties and there is a high commitment to service.

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  • 0
  • Dana from CULPEPER, VA
  • Jul-21-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is prevalent, but not overwhelming... most girls on campus are in a sorority, but no girls live in the houses. You feel the presence of the Frats more, but that is because they have houses and they are always throwing parties

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  • 0
  • Brianna from Reynoldsburg, OH
  • Jun-01-2012 I am a current student here

    We have both sororities and fraternities. All the frats and sororities have houses. But for the ladies, the house are not to be lived in. But with all the Greek Life opportunities, you are sure to find the one you belongs to.

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  • 0
  • Jay from Dayton, OH
  • Mar-29-2012 I am a current student here

    Good, with 6 fraternities with on-campus buildings, one fraternity with an off-campus house, and one newly-returned frat with no house. I believe there are 7 sororities here as well.

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