Ohio Wesleyan University
| Motto | In lumine tuo videbimus lumen (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | In Your Light We Shall See the Light |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | September 1842 |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $236.3 million (2020) |
| President | Matthew vandenBerg |
Administrative staff | 200 |
| Undergraduates | 1,600 |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban, 200 acres (81 ha) |
| Colors | Red Black |
| Nickname | Battling Bishops |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – NCAC |
| Mascot | The Battling Bishop |
| Website | owu.edu |
Ohio Wesleyan University (abbrevriated OWU) is a private liberal arts college in Delaware, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1842 by Methodist leaders and Central Ohio residents, and is a member of the Ohio Five – a consortium of Ohio liberal arts colleges.
The 200-acre (81 ha) site is 27 miles (44 km) north of Columbus, Ohio. It includes the main academic and residential campus, Perkins Observatory, and the Kraus Wilderness Preserve.