Westerville, OH
72%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,348 |
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| Declined | + 874 |
| Total Received | 3,222 |
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| Ohio University | Athens, OH |
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| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH |
| Miami University — Oxford | Oxford, OH |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| SAT | 1597 |
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| ACT | 3318 |
Otterbein University, founded in 1847, is a private, coeducational, comprehensive four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Its 140-acre campus is located in Westerville, OH, 12 miles north of Columbus.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 2,943 |
| Established in | 1847 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Methodist |
| Accredited by |
• CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) |
140-acre, suburban campus in Westerville (population: 38,985), 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.
Otterbein University
1 South Grove Street
Westerville, OH 43081
| Application fee | $25 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
January 15 (priority deadline) August 15 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
72%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,348 |
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| Declined | + 874 |
| Total Received | 3,222 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Geographical residence
Interview
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Mark Moffitt
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 800 488-8144
F: 614 823-1200
uotterb@otterbein.edu
| Tuition | $31,424 |
| Room | $5,508 |
| Board | $4,750 |
| Additional fees | $200 |
| Books & supplies | $1,285 |
| Total | $43,167 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $23,544 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $19,623 |
75%
$23,544
Need-based
| Federal | $2,861,045 |
| State | $1,045,217 |
| Institutional | $30,861,547 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $34,767,809 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $60,825 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $4,036,830 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $4,097,655 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
48
100%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 7 |
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| 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 |
Mark Moffitt
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
614 823-1108
mmofitt@otterbein.edu
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