Otterbein University acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 83% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 2,932 of 3,537 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 510–620, SAT Math 518–613, ACT 19–26. Admissions details
What we know
- Students
- 2,253
Near the national median
National median 1,603
Religious affiliation: United Methodist(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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Otterbein University admitted 83% of 3,537 applicants.
- Applicants3,537
83% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted2,932
19.4% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)568
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 510–620
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 518–613
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 19–26
- 136
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- 1028–1233
- ACT, middle 50%
- 19–26
Cost & financial aid
Published price
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $38,460
- Average net price
- Not reported in the latest federal data
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 33%
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Total students
2,253
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Semester
Carnegie classification
Master's university
A College or University that also has a medium number of Master’s Degree programs.
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Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
Otterbein UniversityWesterville, OH, United States
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Campus
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Master's university
Large suburb
Inside an urbanized area but outside a principal city.
- City
- Suburb (this campus)
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityColumbus, OH · about 12 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- otterbein.edu
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What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
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Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
Mission & community
Methodist
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
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What is the Otterbein University acceptance rate for 2026?
Otterbein University admitted 83% of 3,537 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is Otterbein University tuition?
Tuition at Otterbein University is $38,460 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What is the graduation rate at Otterbein University?
69% of first-time, full-time students at Otterbein University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to Otterbein University?
The closest matches are Ohio Wesleyan University, John Carroll University, and Baldwin Wallace University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
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