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Otterbein University

Westerville, OH 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate83%
Acceptance Rate83%

About Otterbein University

Otterbein University is a private, religious institution in the suburb of Westerville, Ohio. Otterbein University was founded in 1847. The college enrolls around 2,605 students per year, including 2,253 undergrad students.

Otterbein University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Otterbein University. Otterbein University admitted 83% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 2,932 out of 3,537 total applicants were accepted.

Otterbein University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 83%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 12%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Otterbein University Campus Tours

Otterbein University is locatedin the town of Westerville, Ohio, in the city of Columbus.

If you would like to see Otterbein University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Route 270 to Westerville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Glenn Columbus International.

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College Info

1 South Grove Street Westerville, OH 43081

Campus Setting: Suburban

Otterbein University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Otterbein University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Otterbein University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Otterbein University is a member of the Coalition for College.

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Otterbein University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1008 - 1240

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Math SAT Range

518 - 613

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Reading SAT Range

510 - 613

Otterbein University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$46,562

In State

$46,562

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$33,824
$33,824
Fees
$450
$450
Housing
$12,288
$12,288
Books
Unknown
Unknown

Student Life

Wondering what life at Otterbein University is like? There are approximately 2,605 students enrolled at Otterbein University, including 2,253 undergraduate students and 352 graduate students. 93% percent of students attend school full-time, 89% percent are from OH and 11% percent of students are from other states.

93%

Full Time

7%

Part Time

89%

In State

11%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,605

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

83%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$34,274

Out-of-State

$34,274

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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