Otterbein University
Westerville, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Otterbein University
Otterbein University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Westerville, OH, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 2,157 students. The acceptance rate is 85%. 68% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $53,313. It has a United Church of Christ affiliation.
85%
Acceptance
$19,237
Net price
2,157
Enrollment
68%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
85%
Acceptance rate
1,220
SAT average
23
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$19,237
Average net price
$35,548
In-state tuition
$35,548
Out-of-state tuition
$13,236
Room & board
$1,554
Books & supplies
$48,321
Total cost of attendance
31%
Students receiving Pell grants
53%
Students with federal loans
$26,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$53,313
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$44,539
Median earnings (6 yrs)
68%
Graduation rate
80%
Retention rate
80%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,946
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,157
Total enrollment
4%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
26%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Campus
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