Westerville,
OH
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% |
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Otterbein University is locatedin the town of Westerville, Ohio, in the city of Columbus.
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College Info
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
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Otterbein University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1008 - 1240
Math SAT Range
518 - 613
Reading SAT Range
510 - 613
Otterbein University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$46,562
In State$46,562
Out-of-StateStudent 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 Time7%
Part Time89%
In State11%
Out-of-StateData 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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