Campus of Otterbein University

    Otterbein University

    Westerville, OH, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private nonprofit
    • Master's university
    • NCAA Division III

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    Otterbein University Cost & Financial Aid

    At Otterbein University, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $14,480 a year after grants, against $27,524 for families earning over $110,000.

    Otterbein University average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$14,480
    $30,001 to $48,000$15,092
    $48,001 to $75,000$14,862
    $75,001 to $110,000$18,412
    Over $110,000$27,524

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

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    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%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Otterbein University cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $38,460
    Room and board (on campus)
    $13,662
    Books and supplies
    $1,594
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $49,960

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at Otterbein University

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    50.9%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $25,000
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $284

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at Otterbein University: the college's own scholarships, programs from OH and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • OH program · Residents of OH

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

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      Federal

      Boren Fellowships

      Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO)

      Award
      $12,500 to $25,000
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • One-time
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · GPA 3.0+

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      Federal

      Goldwater Scholarship

      Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation

      Award
      Up to $7,500
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • Renewable

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