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| Location | Westerville, Ohio |
| Online | otterbein.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Westerville, Ohio, Otterbein University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,919 prospective students applied, and 2,365 were granted admission. Of those admitted 579 enrolled in the school. 2,328 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 558 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $31,424 plus fees of $450. Otterbein University is ranked 436 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Otterbein University is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1280 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,302 |
| Other Fees | $450 |
| Room and Board | $10,958 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,774 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,908 |
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Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 15% |
| Business | 14% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Communication | 12% |
| Education | 11% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204936 IPEDS survey data for Otterbein University.