Otterbein College

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Midwest
Setting: Large Town Setting
Type: Private
Affiliation: United Methodist
Size: Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Cardinals
Otterbein College From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

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.

Academics

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:

  • Business, Accounting, and Economics
  • Art
  • Exercise and Sport Science
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Communication
  • Mathematics, Computer Science, and Actuarial Science
  • English
  • Life and Earth Science
  • Equine Science
  • Foreign Languages
  • History and Political Science
  • Music
  • Religion and Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Theatre and Dance
  • Nursing
  • Education
  • Physics and Astronomy

In addition, Otterbein also offers 37 minors, and has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1 .

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,649
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 99%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 22,518
Students Receiving Aid: 98%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 25
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 66%
Men 34%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 89%
African-American 6%
Other 3%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 92%
Out-of-State 8%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Ohio 92%
Pennsylvania 1%
Maryland 0%
Kentucky 0%
Texas 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 39%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

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%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 76% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% 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 Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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

Degree Programs at Otterbein College

Bachelor's Level Majors