Otterbein University

Westerville, OH

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH

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Tuition & Fees

$38,063

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
525
75th
640
25th
510
75th
27
25th
19
75th
26
25th
18
75th
27
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,148
Declined 614
Total Received 3,762
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Private

2,173

undergraduate students

285

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1847, Otterbein University is a private four-year United Methodist liberal arts university that is known for its programs in Business, Education, and the Arts. It is located on a 140-acre campus in Westerville, Ohio—12 miles north of Columbus.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,458
Established in 1847
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

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140-acre, suburban campus in Westerville (population: 39,737), 14 miles from Columbus. Served by bus; major airport serves Columbus; train serves Sandusky (91 miles). School operates transportation to off-campus university-sponsored functions. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Otterbein University
1 South Grove Street
Westerville, OH
43081

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
60%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
79%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
25%
Top 1/4
56%
Top 1/2
88%
Bottom 1/2
12%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
525
75th
640
25th
510
75th
27
25th
19
75th
26
25th
18
75th
27
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,148
Declined 614
Total Received 3,762

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,024

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $34,899
Housing $6,574
Food $6,394
Additional fees $3,164
Books & supplies $1,508
Total $52,539
Average Financial Aid - $22,024
Total with Avg. Aid $30,515

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $964,413
State $448,778
Institutional $5,722,747
Other external $180,324
Total $7,316,262

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $2,406,594
Other external $185,042
Total $2,591,636

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 888 688-3723
F: 614 823-1200
financialaid@otterbein.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

equestrian sports, hockey, rugby, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

equestrian sports

Intramural/Recreational Sports

athletic training, badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, corn hole, cycling, dance team, dodgeball, flag football, golf, racquetball, roller skating, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Ohio Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Acting yes
Actuarial Science yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Corporate Communications, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminology yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Design and Applied Arts, Other yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other yes
Environmental Chemistry yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Health Teacher Education yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Music, Other yes
Musical Theatre yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes
Philosophy yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Reading Teacher Education yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
Sustainability Studies yes
Systems Engineering yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business Administration
  3. Health Sciences

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,458

total students

89%

in-state

11%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

88%

2,173
students

Female
60%
1,303

Male
40%
870

12%

285
students

Female
67%
192

Male
33%
93

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

2,053
students

Female
60%
1,240

Male
40%
813

6%

120
students

Female
52%
63

Male
48%
57

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Student Break-down

9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
72%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

36

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 7
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
Germany
Japan
South Korea
The Republic Of Belarus
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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