Otterbein College
http://www.otterbein.eduOne Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 890-3000
The mission of Otterbein University is to educate the whole person in a context that fosters the development of humane values. Otterbein University is a private, church-related, coeducational college that sponsors traditional and continuing education programs of liberal arts and professional education at Baccalaureate and Master's levels. Our commitment is to the liberal arts as the broad base of all learning.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Study abroad Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus Setting | Suburb: Large |
| Disability Services Student | 4% |
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At Otterbein College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 89.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,748), and 75% receive loans ($6,970 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,274. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Otterbein College is $22,275 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 3,653 people applied to Otterbein College. Of the applicants, 78.0% were admitted (73.0% male & 81.0% female ) and 22.0% accepted (23.0% male and 22.0% female) Of the 2,642 undergraduate students at Otterbein College, 14.0% are part-time. A majority (88.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 83.0% of the 421 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 91.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 76.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 50.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 54.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 63.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 62.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | November 30 |
| Admissions Office Phone | (800) 488-8144 |
| Admissions Office Email | uOtterb@Otterbein.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | Otterbein University Office of Admission, 1 South Grove St., Westerville, OH 43081 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.otterbein.edu/admission/index.asp |
| Admissions Website | http://www.otterbein.edu/admission/index.asp (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.otterbein.edu/admission/Applying/applying.asp |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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In order to be accepted to Otterbein College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 470 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 590 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 470 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 570 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 470 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 570 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 20 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 26 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 20 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 26 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 19 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 26 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences | 15 | ||||
| Equestrian/Equine Studies | 15 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 25 | ||||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||||
| Molecular Biology | 3 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 65 | 18 | |||
| Accounting | 8 | ||||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 50 | 18 | |||
| Business/Corporate Communications | 0 | ||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 4 | ||||
| Management Information Systems, General | 0 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 56 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||||
| Journalism | 5 | ||||
| Public Relations/Image Management | 38 | ||||
| Radio and Television | 12 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 5 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | ||||
| Education | 64 | 40 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 14 | ||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 22 | ||||
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 26 | 12 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 | ||||
| Reading Teacher Education | 14 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 26 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 10 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 80 | 44 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 6 | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 18 | ||||
| Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner | 33 | ||||
| Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) | 0 | 5 | |||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 62 | ||||
| History | 17 | ||||
| History, General | 17 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 9 | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 0 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 5 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 4 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 12 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | ||||
| Natural resources and conservation | 2 | ||||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 27 | ||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 14 | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 13 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 0 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 27 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 27 | ||||
| Social sciences | 37 | 0 | |||
| Economics, General | 4 | 0 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||||
| Sociology | 14 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 65 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 26 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 27 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | ||||
| Music, General | 6 | ||||
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