Otterbein University
- 6/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Westerville, OH
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Overview
Total enrollment
2,332- Location Westerville, Ohio
- Website otterbein.edu
- Type Private 4 Year
- Setting Large Suburban
- Religious Affiliation United Methodist
- Size Small
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
Otterbein University is a private institution located in Westerville, Ohio, a suburban community approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown Columbus. Founded in 1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, the campus features a mix of historic red-brick buildings and modern facilities across its 140-acre main campus. The university maintains a selective admissions process and operates on a semester system, offering undergraduate programs through five academic schools, with notable strengths in nursing, theater, business, and education. The campus is primarily residential, with most students living in traditional dormitories or themed housing communities, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Cardinals in the Ohio Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Otterbein University is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.
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Overall Rating6 out of 10
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Academics6 out of 10
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Resources7 out of 10
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Outcomes5 out of 10
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Value7 out of 10
Rankings
Rankings for Otterbein University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
- SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1035/1260
- ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/27
- GPA 3.66
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due -
- Enrollment Rate 17.7%
- Application Fee $0
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
$35,548Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Otterbein University are Visual and Performing Arts, Business, and Health Professions. 15% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 14% in Business, and 13% in Health Professions.
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Visual and Performing Arts 15%
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Business 14%
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Health Professions 13%
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Communication 12%
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Education 11%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204936.
GPA calculator: Otterbein University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026