Otterbein University

Westerville, OH • private • III | Ohio Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,224 • Total: 2,705

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

1 South Grove Street
Westerville, OH
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Website

www.otterbein.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 874 (39.3%) • Female: 1,350 (60.7%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	88	4.0%
Black/African American	252	11.3%
Hispanic/Latino	138	6.2%
White	1,529	68.8%
Two or More Races	125	5.6%
International	9	0.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

83.3%

2,914 admitted from 3,498 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

23-28

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	12/15/2025
RD:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

68.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

59.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

82.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

17.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$49,814

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $35,024

Room & Board

$13,236

Books & Supplies

$1,554

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$12,458
$30,001-48,000	$12,659
$48,001-75,000	$16,478
$75,001-110,000	$23,061
$110,001+	$24,620

Students Receiving Pell Grants

95%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$22,242

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Ohio Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (9)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.0 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,000-$32,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$32,000/yr

9 automatic scholarships (24 total)

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Common questions about Otterbein University

What is Otterbein University's acceptance rate?

Otterbein University accepts 83% of applicants, from 3,498 applications.

How much does Otterbein University cost?

Tuition and fees are $35,024. Families earning under $30,000 pay $12,458 on average after aid.

Does Otterbein University require SAT or ACT scores?

Otterbein University requires test scores from some applicants.

What ACT score do you need for Otterbein University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 23 and 28 on the ACT.

What is Otterbein University's graduation rate?

69% of students graduate within six years.