Otterbein University
1 S Grove St, Westerville, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Otterbein University
About this school
Otterbein, founded in 1847, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 140-acre campus is located in Westerville, 12 miles north of Columbus.
- www.otterbein.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
456
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,480
- Men:942 Men (38.0%)
- Women:1,538 Women (62.0%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Otterbein University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | 2 | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | April 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1 South Grove Street |
City, State, Zip | Westerville, OH 43081 |
Phone | (614) 823-1500 |
Fax | (614) 823-1200 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $35 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | December 15 |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for some freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | - |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 76% of 3,119 applicants were admitted |
Women | 78% of 1,984 applicants were admitted |
Men | 74% of 1,135 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 688 (29%) of 2,383 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 432 (28%) of 1,541 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 256 (30%) of 842 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.60 |
375 And Above | 30% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 21% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 16% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 12% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 18% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 3% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 52-650 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 8% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 36% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 43% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 13% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 13% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 42% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 29% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 8% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 6% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 2% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |21-26 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 9% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 50% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 38% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 3% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $31,874 (100.0%)
- Room & Board: - Not reported
- Other Expenses: - Not reported
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Otterbein University accepts
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning January 10 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003110 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 528 (94.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 462 (87.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 462 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 107 (23.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 79% |
Average Award | $25,048 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 456 (98.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,539 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 357 (77.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,485 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 82 (17.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 91 (16.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $18,123 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,803 (85.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,604 (89.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,603 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 297 (18.5%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 75% |
Average Award | $23,544 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,576 (98.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,851 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,254 (78.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,197 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 242 (15.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 444 (20.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,222 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 77% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $40,397 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 17.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Members of Minorities, Previous College Experience, Relatives of Clergy, Siblings of Current Students, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,511 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Not required
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
175
Part-Time Faculty
153
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
50%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 30% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 34% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 24% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 9% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 19% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 43% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 38% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 547,773 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 198 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Otterbein University provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
80.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
64.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (61)
- Accounting
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Science
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- Health Teacher Education
- History, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Keyboard Instruments
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Management
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Percussion Instruments
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Stringed Instruments
- Voice and Opera
- Woodwind Instruments
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education, Visual and performing arts
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master's Programs of Study (7)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Education--General
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nursing Education
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
37,073
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Columbus
Campus Size
142 acres
Weather
Temperature | 18.5 average low in January, 80.4 average high in September |
Rain | 137 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 12 mile(s) from campus in Columbus |
Nearest Train Station | 91 mile(s) from campus in Sandusky |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
60% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
40%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Cardinal |
School Colors | Tan and cardinal |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Equestrian Sports | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Equestrian Sports | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Otterbein University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, musical groups, honoraries, academic interest clubs, governance
Sororities
28% of women participate
Fraternities
28% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,294
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,480
Women
1,538
Men
942
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.1% Asian
- 6.6% Black/African-American
- 2.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 77.5% White
- 5.3% Unknown
International Students
1.9% from 8 countries
Average Age
24
Number of Graduate Students
456