Otterbein University

#16 in Ohio

4-years Private College In Westerville, OH

Otterbein University (referred to as Otterbein) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Westerville, OH. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Otterbein University is $34,899. The school has a total enrollment of 2,458 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Otterbein University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$34,899 (2023)
Acceptance Rate83.68%
Student Population2,458
Test Scores1,130 (SAT) 23 (ACT)
Graduation Rate69%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Otterbein University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1913 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Otterbein University is $34,899 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Otterbein University is $14,628 for academic year 2021-2022. Otterbein University offers the alternative tuition plans. 95 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $22,024 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Otterbein University is 83.68% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.47%. The average SAT score is 1,130 and the average ACT score is 23. Otterbein University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,458 students are attending at Otterbein University (2,173 undergraduate students). There are 151 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 155 part-time faculty working for Otterbein University. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 380 (full-time) and 212 (part-time). The graduation rate at Otterbein University is 69% and transfer-out rate is 22%. The retention rate is 79% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Otterbein University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Otterbein University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Otterbein University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Otterbein University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers