Otterbein University

Westerville, OH • privateDIII | Ohio Athletic Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,224 • Total: 2,705
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
1 South Grove Street
Westerville, OH
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Website
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
68.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
59.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
82.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$44,858
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $34,424
Room & Board
$1,508
Books & Supplies
$8,926
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $16,326
$30,001-48,000 $15,057
$48,001-75,000 $20,323
$75,001-110,000 $23,815
$110,001+ $25,227
Students Receiving Pell Grants
95%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$22,242

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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