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Otterbein University

Westerville, OH · Suburb · 2,157 students
Religious
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Westerville, OH, 43081 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
9 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$48,321
Avg net price
$19,237
Room & board
$13,236
Tuition
$35,548
Books & supplies
$1,554/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,458
$30–48k
$12,659
$48–75k
$16,478
$75–110k
$23,061
$110k+
$24,620
Admissions
Admit rate
85%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1220
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 2228
English 2128
Math 2127

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Essay Requirements

Otterbein University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
21%
Consumer completion
67%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
69%
Transferred
23%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
8%
Median earnings (6yr)
$44,539
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,313
Median debt
$26,000
Monthly loan payment
$276
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,588
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
31%
First-generation
26%
Median family income
$75,003
Independent students
8%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
5%
Black
13%
Asian
4%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$44,539
10 years after entry
$53,313
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing47
Psychology, General39
Biology, General38
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness31
Business Administration, Management and Operations31
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods29
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General27
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management23
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology23
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication22
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft22
Communication and Media Studies21
Criminology15
Finance and Financial Management Services14
Computer and Information Sciences, General12
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs11
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Institutional
Endowment
$128M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
45%
Avg faculty salary
$8,630/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,946
Federal loan rate
53%

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