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Otterbein University

Otterbein University is a small, private institution located in Westerville, oh. Founded in 1847, Otterbein University offers undergraduate degrees in 75 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,097 undergraduates
cost $34,274
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Admissions

Will I get into Otterbein University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 83.7%
SAT score average 1146
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.68
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Otterbein University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Public Policy and Administration
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Biology, General
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $34,274
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,988
Books & supplies $1,410
Other expenses $2,958
Cost of attendance* $50,630
Financial aid package $29,973
Estimated cost $20,657 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $34,274
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,988
Books & supplies $1,410
Other expenses $2,958
Cost of attendance* $50,630
Financial aid package $29,973
Estimated cost $20,657 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Otterbein University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,097, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

2,357

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
61%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Otterbein University, students love their Musical groups, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH 43081
phone 614-890-3000
address https://www.otterbein.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Musical groups

Honoraries

Academic interest clubs

Governance

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Otterbein University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Otterbein University?

Otterbein University is located in Westerville, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Otterbein University? 

The acceptance rate for Otterbein University is 84%.

What’s the average GPA for Otterbein University?

The average high school GPA for Otterbein University students was 3.68.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Otterbein University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Otterbein University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $202,520.

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