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Private nonprofit · Westerville, Ohio

Otterbein University

Suburban campus · 2,157 undergraduates · 12 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
85%
ACT middle 50%
22–28
Average net price
$19,237
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
68%
Towers Hall
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Otterbein University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$12,458
$30,001 – $48,000
$12,659
$48,001 – $75,000
$16,478
$75,001 – $110,000
$23,061
Over $110,000
$24,620

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$48,321
Tuition and fees
$35,548
First-years given a grant by the school
100%
Average grant from the school
$23,548
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
85%
SAT middle 50%
–
ACT middle 50%
22–28
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
81%

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Otterbein University athletics

NCAA D3, 10 women's and 10 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–57
Basketball2119
Cross country92132
Football–87
Golf712
Lacrosse1944
Soccer3425
Softball26–
Tennis108
Track & field92132
Volleyball26–
Wrestling1031

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
15%
Health professions
15%
Biological & biomedical sciences
13%
Education
8%
Visual & performing arts
8%
Parks, recreation & fitness
6%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
68%
First-year retention
81%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,313
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
Students with a Pell grant
31%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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