The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH
83% admitted · $26,406/yr after aid
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $20,189
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $59,196
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Otterbein University is a private nonprofit college in Westerville, OH with 2,157 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants, and admitted students average 1220 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,189 per year ($14,480 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,196 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,498
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,914
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite22–28
136
What Otterbein University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $49,960
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $36,598
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$14,480
- $30–48k$15,092
- $48–75k$14,862
- $75–110k$18,412
- $110k+$27,524
Get a personal estimate with Otterbein University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $59,196
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,157
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 37%
- White69%
- Hispanic5%
- Black13%
- Asian4%
Otterbein University FAQ
What is Otterbein University's acceptance rate?+
Otterbein University admits 85% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Otterbein University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–28.
Is Otterbein University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Otterbein University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,498 students applied to Otterbein University and 2,914 were admitted; 519 enrolled.
Does Otterbein University consider legacy status?+
No. Otterbein University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Otterbein University require an essay?+
Otterbein University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Otterbein University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $49,960 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,189.
What is Otterbein University's graduation rate?+
61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 204936 · How we use this data
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