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 20 in Regional Universities Midwest in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $34,899 . It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#20 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Suburban
Location Westerville, Ohio
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1847
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
2,173 Undergraduates
Website http://www.otterbein.edu/

Learning

12:1
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

$50,910
Cost of Attendance
$24,123
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $31,874
Outstate Tuition Fee $31,874
Room and Board Fees $12,768
$37,509 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

84% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.8 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
Dec
15
Early Action Deadline
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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

$31,672 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$27,854 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $50,910
60% Students with need received Financial Aid
25.6% 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 $17,000 to $18,000
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria HS GPA greater than 3.75 and/or the top 15% of their class, with ACT scores of 24 or higher or SAT 1180
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 $14,000 to $15,000
Eligibility All entering transfer students
Minimum Criteria HS GPA greater than 3.02 and/or the top 25% of their class, with ACT scores of 21 or higher or SAT 970 or higher
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Sibling/Legacy Award
Total Worth $1,000
Details Offered to new First Year students whose parent or grandparent is an Otterbein Alumna/Alumnus or who have a sibling concurrently enrolled.
Housing Grant
Total Worth $2,000
Details Offered to students choosing to live in a university residence hall. Renewable if student remains in eligible university housing. Not available for students living in University apartments, theme houses, fraternity and sorority houses, or commuting
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Students

2,173 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
81% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
60% Students graduate within 6 years