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Otterbein University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Ohio

Otterbein University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
84.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹33,39,094Out-of-state
Students
2,157Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Otterbein University is a private university in Westerville, Ohio, United States. The university was founded in 1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and named for United Brethren founder, Philip William Otterbein. It has been associated since 1968 with the United Methodist Church.
It is primarily an undergraduate institution with approximately 2,100 undergraduate and 240 graduate students on campus. The school's mascot is Cardy the Cardinal and the school is a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference in NCAA Division III athletics.

Admissions planning estimate

84.5% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 49.5%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 83.3%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 83.3% (2,914/3,498; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

85 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,922
Offered a place 3,315
Enrolled 586

17.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite960-1240
4001600
ACT composite22-28
136

What a year costs

₹47,28,349 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹33,39,094
  • Housing₹12,43,284
  • Books & supplies₹1,45,970
Sticker price ₹47,28,349
After aid (average) ₹18,06,970

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹33,39,094
Out-of-state ₹33,39,094

Average aid awarded: ₹25,48,845 a year.

Outcomes and support

79.9%
Retention
67.9%
Graduation
71%
Get financial aid
14%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 68.9%
African American 12.5%
Multiracial 5.8%
Hispanic 5.4%
Asian 3.5%
Unknown 2.7%
Pacific Islander 0.6%
Native American 0.1%

4 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Post-master's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Servicesbachelor
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programsbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Business/Corporate Communicationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature/Letters, Otherbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Systems Engineeringbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Managementbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate84.53%
Total Applicants3922
Admitted Applicants3315
Enrolled Applicants586
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %960
SAT Composite 75th %1240
ACT Composite 25th %22
ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹33,39,094
Out-of-State Tuition₹33,39,094
Average Housing Cost₹12,43,284
Books & Supplies₹1,45,970
Average Net Price₹18,06,970
Students Receiving Aid71%
Average Aid Awarded₹25,48,845
Out-of-State Students14%

Student Body Diversity

African American12.52%
Asian3.52%
Hispanic5.42%
White68.85%
Multiracial5.8%
Native American0.09%
Pacific Islander0.56%
International0.51%
Unknown Race2.74%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate67.88%
Retention Rate79.92%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates2157

Contact

Street Address1 S Grove St
ZIP Code43081
Phone(614) 823-1500
Websitehttps://www.otterbein.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/