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Otterbein University Science & Tech Programs

Otterbein University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Westerville, OH. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Otterbein University Rankings

Otterbein University is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#13 of 231	State — Ohio
Overall Quality	#86 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#535 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Otterbein University?

Get in touch with Otterbein University can be found 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

Here’s 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 maintains 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

Admit 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. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances 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

Across all aid types, 24% of students at Otterbein University receive some form of financial aid (519 students).

About 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. 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 break down as follows.

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.

Otterbein University Graduate Student Diversity

238 of Otterbein University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Otterbein University, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	25
White	190
Two or More Races	1
Non-Resident	1

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.

At the graduate level, 45 students took at least one online class and 10 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

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.