Otterbein University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3237 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 |
| #1429 of 2,170 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 2,119
- Graduates
- 238
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 85% | 82% |
| Applicants | 3,498 | 1,300 | 2,198 |
| Admissions | 2,914 | 1,107 | 1,807 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 519 | 193 | 326 |
413 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
24 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
171 or 33%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Otterbein University are 23-28 (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 | 1624 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 252 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 126 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 124 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 117 (5%) |
| Asian | 87 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 13 (0.6%) |
| 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 $22,242 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 | $16,326 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,057 |
| $48-75K | $20,323 |
| $75-110K | $23,815 |
| $110K+ | $25,227 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,424 | $14,253 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,424 | $14,253 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,424 | $14,253 |
| Fee in-district | $475 | $375 |
| Fee in-state | $475 | $375 |
| Fee out-of-state | $475 | $375 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,295 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,968 |
| Room charge | $6,574 |
| Meal charge | $6,394 |
Otterbein University majors
Otterbein University has granted 519 bachelor's degrees across 58 programs, 79 master's across 10 programs, and 34 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Otterbein University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 26 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 47 | ||
| Psychology, General | 35 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Biochemistry | 23 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 23 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 21 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 10 | 7 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Criminology | 15 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 14 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 13 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 13 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Finance, General | 11 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | 5 | |
| Systems Engineering | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 9 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 6 | 3 | |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 8 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 8 | ||
| Acting | 7 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 7 | ||
| Health Communication | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 5 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| Management Science | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 519 | 79 | 34 |
Otterbein University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 24% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 66% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Otterbein University has published 1,262 scientific papers with 20,235 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Physics, Environmental Science, Political Science, Engineering, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 15 |
| 1993 | 6 | 14 |
| 1994 | 7 | 17 |
| 1995 | 6 | 17 |
| 1996 | 9 | 17 |
| 1997 | 17 | 30 |
| 1998 | 13 | 28 |
| 1999 | 18 | 52 |
| 2000 | 17 | 64 |
| 2001 | 21 | 121 |
| 2002 | 12 | 91 |
| 2003 | 11 | 123 |
| 2004 | 16 | 119 |
| 2005 | 28 | 151 |
| 2006 | 33 | 186 |
| 2007 | 22 | 235 |
| 2008 | 15 | 254 |
| 2009 | 34 | 304 |
| 2010 | 33 | 400 |
| 2011 | 42 | 572 |
| 2012 | 35 | 816 |
| 2013 | 48 | 891 |
| 2014 | 105 | 866 |
| 2015 | 147 | 980 |
| 2016 | 113 | 1138 |
| 2017 | 46 | 1221 |
| 2018 | 44 | 1091 |
| 2019 | 57 | 1413 |
| 2020 | 63 | 1863 |
| 2021 | 54 | 1876 |
| 2022 | 24 | 1836 |
| 2023 | 35 | 1619 |
| 2024 | 28 | 1484 |
Otterbein University alumni
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Rachael Harris
- Enrolled in Otterbein University
- In 1989 studied theatre
- Occupations
- film actormodeltelevision actoractor
- 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
- film produceractorfilm actormodeltelevision 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 was the host of the Food Network series Halloween Wars, and he previously hosted Cake Wars.
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David Graf
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actortelevision actoractor
- 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
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Cory Michael Smith is an American actor. He appeared in 2013 in Breakfast at Tiffany's on Broadway, which starred Emilia Clarke. He has also appeared in several of Todd Haynes's films, including Carol (2015), Wonderstruck (2017), and May December (2023), as well as Jason Reitman's film Saturday Night (2024).
General info
| Founded | 1847 |
|---|---|
| Colors | tan, cardinal |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 421 |
| 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 |