Otterbein University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3197 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #896 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #828 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #1 of 2 | In Westerville |
| #1441 of 2,195 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 2,211
- Graduates
- 121
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.otterbein.edu
Otterbein University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Otterbein University has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 86% | 84% |
| Applicants | 3,923 | 1,441 | 2,480 |
| Admissions | 3,316 | 1,237 | 2,078 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 581 | 238 | 342 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 1 | 4 |
350 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
12 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
149 or 25%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Otterbein University are 22-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1614 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 291 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 127 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 117 (5%) |
| Asian | 83 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 69 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Otterbein University is $20,457 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,458 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,659 |
| $48-75K | $16,478 |
| $75-110K | $23,061 |
| $110K+ | $24,620 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,024 | $13,474 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,024 | $13,474 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,024 | $13,474 |
| Fee in-district | $524 | $375 |
| Fee in-state | $524 | $375 |
| Fee out-of-state | $524 | $375 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,283 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,024 |
| Room charge | $6,706 |
| Meal charge | $6,318 |
Otterbein University majors
Otterbein University has granted 446 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 59 master's across 8 programs, and 26 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Otterbein University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 52 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | 26 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 37 | ||
| Psychology, General | 32 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 23 | ||
| Biochemistry | 15 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 13 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 13 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 9 | 2 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Criminology | 8 | ||
| Environmental Science | 8 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 7 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 6 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 3 | |
| Actuarial Science | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| Health Communication | 5 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 5 | ||
| Acting | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 4 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | ||
| Management Science | 4 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 4 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Music, Other | 3 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 3 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 2 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 446 | 59 | 26 |
Otterbein University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 58% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Otterbein University has published 1,276 scientific papers with 21,144 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 14 |
| 1994 | 7 | 18 |
| 1995 | 6 | 17 |
| 1996 | 9 | 17 |
| 1997 | 17 | 30 |
| 1998 | 13 | 29 |
| 1999 | 18 | 54 |
| 2000 | 17 | 64 |
| 2001 | 21 | 122 |
| 2002 | 12 | 91 |
| 2003 | 11 | 124 |
| 2004 | 17 | 120 |
| 2005 | 28 | 151 |
| 2006 | 33 | 186 |
| 2007 | 22 | 235 |
| 2008 | 15 | 254 |
| 2009 | 34 | 304 |
| 2010 | 33 | 400 |
| 2011 | 42 | 573 |
| 2012 | 35 | 815 |
| 2013 | 48 | 891 |
| 2014 | 105 | 867 |
| 2015 | 147 | 985 |
| 2016 | 113 | 1138 |
| 2017 | 46 | 1221 |
| 2018 | 44 | 1098 |
| 2019 | 57 | 1414 |
| 2020 | 63 | 1866 |
| 2021 | 54 | 1877 |
| 2022 | 24 | 1839 |
| 2023 | 35 | 1621 |
| 2024 | 28 | 1494 |
| 2025 | 19 | 1124 |
Otterbein University alumni
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Rachael Harris
- Enrolled in Otterbein University
- In 1989 studied theatre art
- Occupations
- modeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Rachael Harris is an American actress and comedian. The accolades she has received include nominations for an Independent Spirit Award and a Saturn Award.
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Jonathan Bennett
- Occupations
- modeltelevision actorfilm produceractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Jonathan David Bennett is an American actor and television host. He is known for his roles as Aaron Samuels in the 2004 comedy film Mean Girls, Bud McNulty in 2005's Cheaper by the Dozen 2, the title character in the 2009 direct-to-DVD comedy Van Wilder: Freshman Year, and his recurring role as Casey Gant in the mystery drama Veronica Mars. He is the host of the Food Network series Halloween Wars, and he previously hosted Cake Wars.
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David Graf
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Paul David Graf was an American actor, best known for his role as Sgt. Eugene Tackleberry in the Police Academy series of films.
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Cory Michael Smith
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Cory Michael Smith is an American actor and producer. He appeared in 2013 in Breakfast at Tiffany's on Broadway, which starred Emilia Clarke. Smith is most well known for his role as The Riddler in the Fox series Gotham (2014–2019). He has appeared in several of Todd Haynes's films, including Carol (2015), Wonderstruck (2017), and May December (2023). Additional film roles include 1985 and First Man (both 2018), and Saturday Night (2024). The visual likeness of the character "Tanner" in the game Scrutinized is based on him.
General info
| Founded | 1847 |
|---|---|
| Colors | tan, cardinal |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 423 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 South Grove Street Westerville, Ohio, 43081 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 39,000 |
| Phone | 6148903000 |