Otterbein University

Otterbein University

Great Lakes Region
Suburban Campus Setting
Small Size
2,211 Undergrad Enrollment
12:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
One Otterbein College - Westerville, OH 43081
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Otterbein was recently ranked in the top five of comprehensive colleges in the Midwest according to a survey by U.S. News and World Report.

Otterbein is member of The SAGE Tuition Rewards Program, a visionary approach to saving for college education. SAGE stands for "Savings And Growth for Education" and members receive a normal returns on their investments - dividends, interest and growth - AND an additional 5% "rebate" in reduced tuition at Otterbein and 150 other private schools.

Neighborhood

Otterbein's Westerville campus sits in a charming central Ohio town with tree-lined streets and a walkable downtown area featuring local restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues just a short distance away. The surrounding neighborhood offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere while remaining close to Columbus, giving students access to both the intimate community feel of Westerville and the cultural attractions and job opportunities of a larger city. Students can easily explore the area on foot or by bike, with convenient access to coffee shops, dining options, and recreational spaces that make campus life engaging beyond the classroom.
35
Car-Friendly
Walk Score
5
Minimal Transit
Transit Score
55
Bikeable
Bike Score
½ mile
1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$1,393/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Action Dec 15, 2026
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
ACT 25 22 - 28  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 3,923 36 % 63 % -
Number admitted 3,316 37 % 62 % 1 %
Number enrolled 586 40 % 59 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields Equestrian/Equine Studies — — —
Pre-Veterinary Studies — — —
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant — — —
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies Women's Studies — — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry — — —
Biology/Biological Sciences — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — — —
Business Administration and Management — —
Organizational Leadership — —
Business/Corporate Communications — — —
Finance — — —
International Business/Trade/Commerce — — —
Actuarial Science — — —
Management Science — — —
Marketing/Marketing Management — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Mass Communication/Media Studies — — —
Speech Communication and Rhetoric — — —
Health Communication — — —
Public Relations/Image Management — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences — — —
Education Curriculum and Instruction — — —
Education — — —
Special Education and Teaching — —
Early Childhood Education and Teaching — — —
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching — —
Health Teacher Education — — —
Mathematics Teacher Education — — —
Music Teacher Education — — —
Reading Teacher Education — —
Engineering Engineering Physics/Applied Physics — — —
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering — — —
Mechanical Engineering — — —
Systems Engineering — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — —
Creative Writing — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Spanish Language and Literature — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Athletic Training/Trainer — —
Health/Health Care Administration/Management — — —
Health and Wellness — — —
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences — — —
Public Health Education and Promotion — — —
Clinical Nurse Leader — —
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing —
Nurse Anesthetist — — —
Nursing Practice — — —
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — — —
History History — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Sustainability Studies — — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Science — — —
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — — —
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — —
Environmental Chemistry — — —
Physics — — —
Psychology Psychology — — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Public Administration — — —
Social Sciences Criminology — — —
Economics — — —
International Relations and Affairs — — —
Political Science and Government — — —
Sociology — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Design and Applied Arts — — —
Acting — — —
Musical Theatre — — —
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology — — —
Art History, Criticism and Conservation — — —
Fine/Studio Arts — — —
Music Performance — — —
Music — — —
Music — — —

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling

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Mission Statement

Otterbein is an inclusive community dedicated to educating the whole person in the context of humane values. Our mission is to prepare graduates to think deeply and broadly, to engage locally and globally, and to advance their professions and communities. An Otterbein education is distinguished by the intentional blending of the liberal arts and professional studies, combined with a unique approach to integrating direct experience into all learning.