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Otterbein University Trade Programs

Otterbein University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Westerville, OH. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Otterbein University?

Get in touch with Otterbein University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone:	6148903000
Website:	www.otterbein.edu/
Admissions:	www.otterbein.edu/public/FutureStudents.aspx
Financial Aid:	www.otterbein.edu/public/FutureStudents/FinancialAidAndScholarships.aspx

How Do I Get Into Otterbein University?

You can apply to Otterbein University online at: https://www.otterbein.edu/public/FutureStudents/Undergraduate/ApplyingAndRequirements.aspx

Otterbein University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Otterbein University

This is what Otterbein University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Otterbein University?

Otterbein University has an acceptance rate of 84%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

25% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Otterbein University ranged between 22 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Otterbein University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,441	1,237	86%
Women	2,480	2,078	84%

Can I Afford Otterbein University?

The average net price after aid at Otterbein University is $22,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$35,024
In-State Fees	$524
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,024
Out-of-State Fees	$524
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$35,548
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$35,548

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at Otterbein University receive some form of financial aid (519 students).

Nearly 95% of students at Otterbein University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,037 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,830.

Student Loan Debt

53% of Otterbein University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,570 per year.

Otterbein University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 581 students enrolled at Otterbein University, all undergraduate. Otterbein University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,055 undergraduate students at Otterbein University, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Otterbein University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	76
Black or African American	258
Hispanic	108
White	1,409
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	10
Two or More Races	117
Non-Resident	14

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Otterbein University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	502
Indiana	11
Michigan	11
Pennsylvania	8
Texas	7

Additionally, approximately 0.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Otterbein University

Otterbein University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

305 undergraduate students at Otterbein University took at least one online class — of those, 2 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Otterbein University

Otterbein University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Otterbein University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.