Otterbein University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

83.3%

Acceptance Rate

2,055

Undergrads

$22,140

Net Price / Year

69.0%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Otterbein University

Otterbein University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Westerville, OH. The school enrolls approximately 2,332 students. With an acceptance rate of 83.3%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 2,332

Men 914

Women 1,418

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 29.1%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 80%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

83.3%

Acceptance Rate

3,923

Applications

586

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	3,923	3,316	586	84.5%
2022	3,762	3,148	550	83.7%
2020	2,849	2,167	495	76.1%
2018	2,919	2,365	579	81.0%
2016	3,222	2,348	647	72.9%

Costs & Financial Aid

$22,140

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

29.1%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

69.0%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	62	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	46	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	35	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	32	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	31	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	31	N/A	N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.	29	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	25	N/A	N/A
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.	24	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	23	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	23	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	22	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	20	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	19	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	19	N/A	N/A
Systems Engineering.	17	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	15	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	15	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	15	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	14	N/A	N/A
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs.	13	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	12	N/A	N/A
Music.	12	N/A	N/A
Criminology.	11	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	11	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	11	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	10	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	10	N/A	N/A
History.	9	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	9	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	9	N/A	N/A
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services.	9	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	8	N/A	N/A
Economics.	7	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	7	N/A	N/A
Sustainability Studies.	7	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	6	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	6	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	5	N/A	N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.	4	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	4	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	4	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	3	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	3	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	3	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	3	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.	3	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	3	N/A	N/A
International Business.	2	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$3,317,092

Total Athletics Expenses

$3,352,284

Total Athletics Revenue

496

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	33	$379,940	$402,658	N/A
Football	Men	84	$360,302	$430,107	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	237	$313,618	$252,764	N/A
Baseball	Men	54	$253,496	$257,447	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	61	$230,226	$244,363	N/A
Soccer	Coed	61	$224,740	$253,174	N/A
Golf	Coed	21	$126,960	$115,541	N/A
Volleyball	Women	24	$121,905	$124,058	N/A
Softball	Women	17	$115,233	$121,047	N/A
Wrestling	Men	33	$111,417	$106,029	N/A
Tennis	Coed	19	$62,746	$46,234	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	11
Burglary	10
Motor Vehicle Theft	2
Fondling	1