Ohio

Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1846Large suburbSEVP certified
Otterbein University campus
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About

Otterbein University is a private university in Westerville, Ohio, United States. The university was founded in 1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and named for United Brethren founder, Philip William Otterbein. It has been associated since 1968 with the United Methodist Church. It is primarily an undergraduate institution with approximately 2,100 undergraduate and 240 graduate students on campus. The school's mascot is Cardy the Cardinal and the school is a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference in NCAA Division III athletics.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$36,598
Estimated total for international students
US$49,960
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
2,157
Graduate students
121
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
85%
ACT
22–28

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$59,196

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (66)

Bachelor's degrees54 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural and Domestic Animal ServicesAgriculture/Veterinary Preparatory ProgramsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEngineering PhysicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhilosophy and Religious Studies, GeneralPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVeterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Master's degrees9 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCurriculum and InstructionHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Graduate certificates1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.