Otterbein University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3272 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #921 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #853 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #1 of 2 | In Westerville |
| #2399 of 4,239 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 2,173
- Graduates
- 285
- 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 84% 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 | 84% | 85% | 83% |
| Applicants | 3,762 | 1,454 | 2,307 |
| Admissions | 3,148 | 1,235 | 1,912 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 546 | 203 | 343 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 2 | 2 |
420 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
51 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
71 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1035
or below
75% of them
had 1260
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Otterbein University are 1035-1260 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
289 or 53%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Otterbein University are 20-27 (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 | 1779 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 222 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 137 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 117 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 105 (4%) |
| Asian | 83 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Otterbein University is $22,661 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 | $17,995 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,639 |
| $48-75K | $19,850 |
| $75-110K | $22,528 |
| $110K+ | $25,875 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,824 | $14,048 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,824 | $14,048 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,824 | $14,048 |
| Fee in-district | $450 | $350 |
| Fee in-state | $450 | $350 |
| Fee out-of-state | $450 | $350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,266 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,288 |
| Room charge | $6,444 |
| Meal charge | $5,844 |
Otterbein University majors
Otterbein University has granted 503 bachelor's degrees across 57 programs, 103 master's across 10 programs, and 23 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Otterbein University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | 36 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 59 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 27 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Biochemistry | 25 | ||
| Psychology, General | 20 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 19 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 15 | ||
| Finance, General | 13 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 9 | 3 | |
| Accounting | 11 | ||
| Health Communication | 11 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 10 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 9 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | ||
| Acting | 8 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 8 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 7 | ||
| Criminology | 6 | ||
| Education, General | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 6 | ||
| Management Science | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 5 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 4 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 3 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 3 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music, Other | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 503 | 103 | 23 |
Otterbein University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 62% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Otterbein University has published 1,094 scientific papers with 10,695 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Psychology, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 8 |
| 1992 | 3 | 8 |
| 1993 | 6 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 | 12 |
| 1995 | 6 | 14 |
| 1996 | 9 | 12 |
| 1997 | 15 | 12 |
| 1998 | 13 | 17 |
| 1999 | 15 | 39 |
| 2000 | 16 | 52 |
| 2001 | 18 | 99 |
| 2002 | 11 | 68 |
| 2003 | 10 | 87 |
| 2004 | 15 | 90 |
| 2005 | 21 | 105 |
| 2006 | 35 | 135 |
| 2007 | 21 | 200 |
| 2008 | 15 | 198 |
| 2009 | 30 | 249 |
| 2010 | 25 | 279 |
| 2011 | 31 | 358 |
| 2012 | 34 | 387 |
| 2013 | 42 | 422 |
| 2014 | 94 | 476 |
| 2015 | 141 | 515 |
| 2016 | 93 | 510 |
| 2017 | 39 | 610 |
| 2018 | 43 | 609 |
| 2019 | 46 | 798 |
| 2020 | 53 | 1060 |
| 2021 | 44 | 1009 |
| 2022 | 24 | 1051 |
| 2023 | 29 | 966 |
Otterbein University alumni
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Rachael Harris
- Enrolled in Otterbein University
- In 1989 studied theatre
- Occupations
- television actormodelfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Rachael Harris is an American actress and comedian. She is known for her numerous acting roles, such as starring as Dr. Linda Martin in the Fox/Netflix series Lucifer, as Nora Parker in the Disney+/Hulu series Goosebumps (2023), her role in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series, and as a guest star on numerous TV shows.
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David Graf
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorfilm 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.
-
Cory Michael Smith
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Cory Michael Smith is an American actor. He is best known for his main role as Edward Nygma / The Riddler in the Fox television drama series Gotham. 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).
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Sam Jaeger
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directorscreenwriterfilm actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Samuel Heath Jaeger is an American actor and screenwriter.
General info
| Founded | 1847 |
|---|---|
| Colors | tan, cardinal |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 417 |
| 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 |