B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    B-
  4. Campus
    B+
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    A-
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    C+
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    A-
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Otterbein University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Methodist
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Ohio Athletic Conference
Address
1 South Grove Street
Westerville, OH 43081
Website
otterbein.edu

Otterbein University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Range
998-1230
ACT Range
21-26
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
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Test Scores and GPA for Otterbein University

Cost

Net Price
$26,200/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $20,970/ year
  • $30-48k
    $23,147/ year
  • $49-75k
    $23,870/ year
  • $76-110k
    $26,179/ year
  • $110k+
    $28,211/ year

Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
97%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.33 responses
73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.33 responses
73%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.33 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    40 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    36 Graduates
  • Psychology
    33 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    30 Graduates
  • Communications
    27 Graduates
  • Public Relations
    21 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    20 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    17 Graduates
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    14 Graduates
  • Biology
    14 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,128Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
27%
Varsity Athletes
22%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 21 responses
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  • Friendly
    67%
  • Bunch of different people
    24%
  • Anti-social
    10%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
79%
Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.45 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.50 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 17 responses
Report
  • Close knit family
    65%
  • Outstanding
    24%
  • Extraordinary
    12%

After Otterbein University

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
59%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
91%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.23 responses
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Otterbein University Reviews

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Otterbein is a small community with a large heart. You will know most of everyone including professors not in your major if you are involved in anything outside of your classes. The campus is like its own little bubble but surrounded by so much - Uptown Westerville, Polaris, Easton and Downtown Columbus. If you want to have a close college experience while it not being too close Otterbein is perfect for that!
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Otterbein University is unique from other liberal arts colleges, because students tend to help one another to succeed academically, rather than being competitive over achievement. The culture here is very supportive, and there are many resources that can be easily used by students, such as the center for career development, the center for student success, and free student counseling sessions. I have formed mentoring relationships with faculty and older students that have taught me valuable lessons for my career field personal life. I have also been inspired to be an engaged member of my community. Servant leadership is something that is often exemplified and talked about here. The campus is very active in the community and every year students complete many hours of volunteer work.
I love Otterbein! The campus is really cute, and it's the perfect size. There is amazing sense of community at Otterbein. You get to know a lot of different people because it is a small, private school.