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Otterbein University
Westerville,
OH
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate84%
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About Otterbein University
Otterbein University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Westerville, Ohio. Otterbein University was founded in 1847. The college currently enrolls around 2,458 students a year, including 2,173 undergrad students.
Otterbein University Acceptance Rate 2021
It is moderately difficult to get into Otterbein University. Around 84% of applicants get into Otterbein University each year. In 2021, 3,147 out of 3,761 total applicants were accepted.
| Otterbein University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 84% |
| 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 located in the town of Westerville, Ohio, near 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
Otterbein University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
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
$47,367
In State$47,367
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$34,424
$34,424
Fees
$475
$475
Housing
$12,468
$12,468
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Otterbein University is like? There are approximately 2,458 students enrolled at Otterbein University, including 2,173 undergraduate students and 285 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 90% percent are from OH and 10% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time5%
Part Time90%
In State10%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,458
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
84%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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