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Otterbein University

Westerville, OH

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.

Tuition & Fees

$32,474

$32,474

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
11%
600-699
42%
500-599
43%
400-499
4%
700-800
11%
600-699
29%
500-599
53%
400-499
7%
700-800
2%
600-699
24%
500-599
44%
400-499
24%
300-399
6%
composite english math
30-36
13%
24-29
29%
18-23
42%
12-17
16%
30-36
6%
24-29
47%
18-23
35%
12-17
12%
30-36
11%
24-29
42%
18-23
42%
12-17
5%
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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

1

teacher

11

students

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Moderately Selective

82%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,401
Declined + 510
Total Received 2,911
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Private (nonprofit)

2,495

undergraduate students

393

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business Administration
  3. Health Sciences
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Codes

SAT 1597
ACT 3318

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School Facts

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)
Campus Enrollment 2,888
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)

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Westerville, OH

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.

Otterbein University
1 South Grove Street
Westerville, OH 43081

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
61%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
76%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are 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
24%
Top 1/4
54%
Top 1/2
85%
Bottom 1/2
15%
Bottom 1/4
1%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
11%
600-699
42%
500-599
43%
400-499
4%
700-800
11%
600-699
29%
500-599
53%
400-499
7%
700-800
2%
600-699
24%
500-599
44%
400-499
24%
300-399
6%
composite english math
30-36
13%
24-29
29%
18-23
42%
12-17
16%
30-36
6%
24-29
47%
18-23
35%
12-17
12%
30-36
11%
24-29
42%
18-23
42%
12-17
5%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $35
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

82%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,401
Declined + 510
Total Received 2,911

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Work Experience

Not Considered

Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Mark Moffitt
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 800 488-8144
F: 614 823-1200
uotterb@otterbein.edu

Financial Aid

69%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$22,280

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $32,024
Room $6,078
Board $5,406
Additional fees $450
Books & supplies $1,302
Total $45,260
Average Financial Aid - $22,280
Total with Avg. Aid $22,980

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $938,694
State $380,419
Institutional $6,681,243
Other external $220,707
Total $8,221,063

Non-need-based

Federal $3,736
State $11,592
Institutional $2,069,562
Other external $188,775
Total $2,273,665

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
June 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Thomas Yarnell
Director of Financial Aid
tyarnell@otterbein.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
equestrian sports
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
tennis
track (outdoor)
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

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 Directors

Dawn Stewart (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Connie Richardson (women's)
Associate Athletic Director/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Ohio Athletic Conference
Mascot
Cardinals
School colors
tan and cardinal

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Accounting/Public
Acting
Actuarial Science
Allied Health
Art
Athletic Training
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Criminology/Justice Studies
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education
Educational Mathematics
Engineering/Physics
Engineering/Systems
English/Creative Writing
English/Literary Studies
Environmental Science
Equine Business Management
Equine Science
Equine Veterinary Technology
Exercise Science/Health
Finance
Global Studies
Health Education
Health Promotion/Fitness
History
Human Resources Management
Individualized
International Business/Management
Journalism/Media Communication
Leadership
Liberal Studies in Accounting
Liberal Studies in Business
Liberal Studies in Leadership
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Middle Childhood Education
Music
Music Education
Music/Business
Music/Performance
Musical Theatre
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Organizational Leadership
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Relations
Religion
Sociology
Spanish Education
Spanish/Latin American Studies
Sport Management
Sustainability Studies
Teaching
Theatre
Undeclared
Women's/Gender/Sexuality Studies
Zoo/Conservation Science
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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

2,888

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86%

2,495
students

Female
62%
1,537

Male
38%
958

14%

393
students

Female
73%
285

Male
27%
108

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91%

2,284
students

Female
62%
1,406

Male
38%
878

9%

211
students

Female
63%
131

Male
37%
80

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
73%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

62%

Transfer applicants accepted

47%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of Some
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

36

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Mark Moffitt
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
614 823-1108
mmofitt@otterbein.edu

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