Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio
4-year Private university
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Overview

Otterbein University is a private institution established in 1847 with suburban setting located at Westerville. It is ranked 19 in Regional Universities Midwest in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $31,874 . It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#19 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Suburban
Location Westerville, Ohio
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1847
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
2,480 Undergraduates
Website http://www.otterbein.edu/

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$47,085
Cost of Attendance
$24,123
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $31,874
Outstate Tuition Fee $31,874
Room and Board Fees $11,258
$41,100 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

73% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$35 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$25,048 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$17,222 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $47,085
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
75% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholars
Total Worth up to $16,000
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria HS GPA greater than 3.80 and/or the top 15% of their class, with ACT scores of 26 or higher or SAT 1250
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Otterbein Academic Merit Scholarship
Total Worth $3,000 - $15,000
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on HS GPA and/or class rank and ACT or SAT score
Requirement for maintenance 2.75 GPA at the end of the student’s second year
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Provost Scholars
Total Worth up to $12,000
Eligibility All entering transfer students
Minimum Criteria HS GPA greater than 3.0 and/or the top 25% of their class, with ACT scores of 21 or higher or SAT 1070 or higher
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Music Talent Awards
Total Worth $5,000 - $24,000
Details Offered to students majoring in music and given on the basis of demonstrated talent as determined by audition
Talent Awards for Art, Communication, Theater and Dance
Total Worth $500 - $8,000
Details Offered to students majoring in Art, Communications and Theater, or minoring in Dance and given on the basis of demonstrated talent as determined by audition, portfolio review, written essay and/or interview
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Students

2,480 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
81% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
64% Students graduate within 6 years