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Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio 43081

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Known for health sciences

Otterbein University is a private institution in Westerville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1220, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,313 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,140.

Established
1847
Mascot
Cardy the Cardinal
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

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83%Acceptance
1220SAT Avg
2,055Students
12:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$53,313Earnings 10yr
$22,140Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Otterbein University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.3%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2328

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1220

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,899
Room & Board$12,968
Books & Supplies$1,508
Total Cost of Attendance$47,865
Average Net Price$22,140
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,326
$30–48K$15,057
$48–75K$20,323
$75–110K$23,815
$110K+$25,227

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,140

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (75)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,055
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 11%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.0%
Freshman Retention82.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,539
8 Years$50,652
10 Years$53,313

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,800
Men
$53,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from OH state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K
12 mi(21 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
115 mi(199 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
153 mi(265 min)

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