Otterbein University
tuition & fees
$35,548
graduate tuition & fees
$13,849
acceptance rate
85%
Student Population
2,332
online students
12
Number of Programs
88
Financial Aid Amount
$24,037
Graduation Rate
68%
Otterbein University is a Private, 4 years college located in Westerville, Ohio. Otterbein ranked 31st in Ohio Colleges and 56th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 2,332 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Otterbein's acceptance rate is 84.53% last year (undergraduate school).
Otterbein University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Otterbein University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 South Grove Street, Westerville, OH 43081 |
| Phone | 614-890-3000 |
| WEB | https://www.otterbein.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.otterbein.edu/future-students/ |
| Online Application | https://www.otterbein.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.otterbein.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.otterbein.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-estimator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.otterbein.edu/apply/adult/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=otterbein&s=all&id=204936#retgrad |
| Disability Service | https://www.otterbein.edu/asc/academic-support-center/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Otterbein University is 84.53% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.67%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84.53 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 17.67 % |
Tuition & Fees
Otterbein's 2025 tuition & fees is $35,548 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.86% compared to the last year's rate ($34,899).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,849. The graduate tuition decreased by -5.33% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $35,548 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $13,849 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,332 students have enrolled at Otterbein (2024-2025). Among them, 12 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Otterbein has 2,211 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 121 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,332 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,211 |
| Graduate Students | 121 |
| Online Enrollment | 12 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Otterbein offers 88 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 1 out of the 88 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Otterbein
| Number of programs | 88 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 1 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |