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Location & Contact
Address
1 South Grove Street
Office of Admission
Westerville, OH 43081-9924
United States
Office of Admission
Westerville, OH 43081-9924
United States
Contact
Mr. Mark Moffit
Executive Director of Admissions
Email: uotterb@otterbein.edu
Phone: 614-823-1500
Fax: 614-823-1200
Executive Director of Admissions
Email: uotterb@otterbein.edu
Phone: 614-823-1500
Fax: 614-823-1200
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,922
Applied
3,315
Accepted
2,211
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,481
Females Applied
2,078
Females Accepted
84%
Male Admissions
1,441
Males Applied
1,237
Males Accepted
86%
Applying
3.63
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required for some programs |
Transcript of high school record |
Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | Not reported | October 20th | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | January 1st | Yes |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
| 75th %
| |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 546 | 480 | 630 | |
SAT Math | 535 | 470 | 610 | |
ACT Composite | 23 | 19 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
36,074
Private
Fees
524
Full-time student fees
13,662
Room & board
6,840
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
---|---|
Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
29,973
Avg. Financial Aid Package
32,483
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
15,440
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,325
Avg. Loan Aid
17,668
Avg. Grant Aid
24,710
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
81.29%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
24%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,211
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
10%
Out-of-state students
Gender
Male (39.57%)
Female (60.43%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 54% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
First Friday Festival, Fall Harvest Festival and Cardy Party
First Friday Festival, Fall Harvest Festival and Cardy Party
Student Services
Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations
Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
OtterPAWS, Otterbein Student Nursing Association, Black Student Union, 11th Hour Theatre Company and Otterbein Student Education Association
OtterPAWS, Otterbein Student Nursing Association, Black Student Union, 11th Hour Theatre Company and Otterbein Student Education Association
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | Division 3 | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Wrestling | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | Division 3 | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
283
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 124
Part-time - 159
Male - 114
Female - 169
Otterbein University