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Otterbein University
Westerville, OHPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 85% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Otterbein University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Westerville, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 85%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
85% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading565 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math566 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite22 - 28
1typical 50% range36
85%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences21% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,033
Earnings 5yr: $140,745
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,614
Earnings 5yr: $75,339
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,188
Earnings 5yr: $74,143
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,328
Earnings 5yr: $72,883
Debt: $26,247
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,364
Earnings 5yr: $75,602
Debt: $27,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,065
Earnings 5yr: $63,902
Debt: $23,800
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,006
Earnings 5yr: $39,136
Debt: $18,500
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,090
Earnings 5yr: $47,615
Debt: $25,210
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,383
Earnings 5yr: $44,982
Debt: $26,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,521
Earnings 5yr: $55,035
Debt: $25,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,619
Earnings 5yr: $50,862
Debt: $26,000
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,121
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,850
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,023
Earnings 5yr: $37,633
Debt: $26,822
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $73,311
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $46,265
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,388
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $35,903
Debt: N/A
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,237
In-State Tuition$35,548
Out-of-State Tuition$35,548
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
31%
Pell Grants
53%
Take Loans
70%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,539
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,313
Completion Signals
68%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$221/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$83,189
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