| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | United Methodist |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Cardinals |
Otterbein College is a private, four-year liberal arts college in Westerville, Ohio. The college was founded in 1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ that later merged with the Methodist Church in forming the United Methodist Church, with which Otterbein continues to be associated. It has an enrollment of approximately 3,000, which includes both traditional undergraduate students and adult students enrolled in graduate programs or post-degree studies. The college is named for United Brethren founder Rev. Philip William Otterbein.
Otterbein, being a liberal arts college, prides itself on its integrative studies program. It is a requirement for all four years, and demands students take a variety of classes that stray far from their selected major, as the college believes that the fields of study are related to each other, and believes that it helps students "become a whole person and to participate in the magic of the human experience in all of its dimensions." The program has been honored by the Ohio Board of Regents. It has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1913 .
Students can earn a B.A., B.S., B.F.A., B.Mus., B.M.E., B.S.E., B.S.N., MAE, MBA, or MSN degree and can choose from 49 majors. Their 19 departments include:
In addition, Otterbein also offers 37 minors, and has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1 .
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 39% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Ohio Athletic Conference) Basketball (Ohio Athletic Conference) Baseball (Ohio Athletic Conference) Track (Ohio Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 22,518 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,386 | 24% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,376 | 90% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 8,283 | 95% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,881 | 74% | |
Any Aid: |
98% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 76% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 31% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 500, Math: 510 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 620, Math: 620 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 91% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 26, Verbal: 26, Math: 26 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
