About Otterbein University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
2,886
Website
www.otterbein.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
On Campus Housing
Yes
A private, United Methodist university, Otterbein University is situated in Westerville, OH. Otterbein University occupies a total area of about 140 acres. The foundation of Otterbein University was laid down in the year 1847. Otterbein University is recognised by its official colors, tan and cardinal. In addition to over 2,480 undergraduate students, OU also boasts of over 456 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 2,936. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 328 faculty. Around 95% of the students are 24 and under at Otterbein University. At OU around 76% are white, 8% are Black or African American, and 5% belong to two or more races. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 61% of the students are females and 39% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Rachael Harris, Benjamin Hanby, Sam Jaeger, and Chris Jansing in its 173 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. OU offers a total of 228 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education), CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), HLC Higher Learning Commission, and NASM (National Association of Schools of Music). The total endowment of the Otterbein University is around $101 million (2019).
Rankings
It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Otterbein University at the 528th position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
None
Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Range
1105 - 1285
ACT Range
21 - 27
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
Yes
Though the varsity takes in only a few number of students, and the admission to OU is fairly easy. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $35. The SAT score in the range of 1055-1250 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. The average ACT score at Otterbein University is 23. However, those getting an ACT score less than 20 might also be offered admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 1 South Grove Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081. To gather more information, they can call them at (614) 890-3000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$24,255
Average Annual Cost
$31,424
Books And Supplies
$1,302
Other Fees
$450
Room And Board
$10,958
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,774
Total One Year Cost
$46,908
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to OU. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $47,221. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($32,474), books and supplies ($1,330), room and boarding ($11,186), and budget for other expenses ($4,337). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
82%
Part-Time Retention Rate
33%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
50 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
37 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
31 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
31 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
29 Graduates
Psychology, General
25 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
25 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
19 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
19 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
17 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
17 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
16 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
14 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
13 Graduates
Music
13 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
12 Graduates
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and...
12 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
10 Graduates
Sociology
10 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
9 Graduates
Biology, General
9 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
9 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
9 Graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, an...
8 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
8 Graduates
English Language and Literature/Let...
8 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
7 Graduates
Marketing
7 Graduates
Political Science and Government
7 Graduates
Education, General
6 Graduates
History
6 Graduates
Philosophy
6 Graduates
Sustainability Studies
6 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
5 Graduates
Physics
5 Graduates
International Business
4 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
4 Graduates
Mathematics
4 Graduates
Criminology
2 Graduates
Economics
2 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
2 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
2 Graduates
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Se...
1 Graduates
Business/Corporate Communications
1 Graduates
Chemistry
1 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
1 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
1 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
1 Graduates
Public Administration
1 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,494
Socio-Economic Diversity
24%
Part-time
8%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$67,882 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 82% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
82%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$5,958/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,300/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,300/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Cardinals
School Colors
tan and cardinal
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Ohio Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
353
Total Female Athletes
187
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. At OU, $11,186 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The students at Otterbein University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $5,300 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 39% and 61%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,200/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$43,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$267 - 283
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$20,238
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,063
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,864
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$17,936
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$27,008
$30K - $48K
$25,835
$48K - $75K
$20,614
$75K - $110K
$18,375
> $110K
$17,803
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$2,273,665
In case the students at Otterbein University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,182, whereas the financial aid is $18,579. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $2,992 and institutional aid worth $18,579. The total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered to students at Otterbein University add up to $2,273,665 per year.
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