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Otterbein University
  • 4 Year
  • WESTERVILLE, OH
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Otterbein University

#8 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      A minus
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      A minus
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      C minus
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B
    Otterbein is an above-average private, Methodist university located in Westerville, Ohio in the Columbus Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,138 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Otterbein acceptance rate is 76%. Popular majors include Nursing, Health Service Preparatory Studies, and Biology. Graduating 66% of students, Otterbein alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,200.
    otterbein.edu
    1 SOUTH GROVE STREET
    WESTERVILLE, OH 43081
    About Otterbein...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Ohio Athletic Conference
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    Otterbein Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    76%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    990-1240
    ACT Range
    20-27
    Application Fee
    $35
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    otterbein.edu/public/futurestudents/undergraduate/applyingandrequirements.aspx

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,229 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $22,925 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Nursing
      59 Graduates
    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      37 Graduates
    • Biology
      32 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      29 Graduates
    • Business
      28 Graduates
    • Psychology
      28 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      25 Graduates
    • Communications
      24 Graduates
    • Public Relations
      23 Graduates
    • Wildlife and Fisheries Management
      21 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      83%
    • On Campus
      16%
    • Online
      2%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,138 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    175
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    35%
    Varsity Athletes
    20%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    76%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $43,100 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    66%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
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