Port Columbus Airport is located 20 minutes from campus. A greyhound bus station is located in Downtown Columbus which is about 20 minutes from campus. Students have access to public transportation right from campus to any area in the city.
Otterbein University (OC)
Office of Admission
One Otterbein College
|
Westerville,
OH |
43081
01. What the School is Known For
Notable Faculty
Bruce Mandeville
Department chair, Equine Science
Abhijat Joshi
Assistant Professor, screen playwrite, English
Most Popular Places On Campus
Clements Recreation Center
Cowen Hall- Theatre
Campus Center
Art Galleries/Art Building
Most Popular Places Off Campus
City of Columbus
Columbus BlueJackets
Polaris Shopping Mall
Easton Towne Center
02. Students
Gender
63% female37% male
Out of State
10% are out
of state90% are
in-state
of state90% are
in-state
Students
85% are
full time15% are
part time
full time15% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,746
Foreign Countries Represented
12
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
Unknown
International
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
3,381
Acceptance Rate
82%
Average HS GPA
3.34
SAT & ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 600
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 590
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Selectivity
76/99
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The Ohio State University–Columbus
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
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04. Academics
Student : Faculty
12 : 1
Total Faculty
280
Faculty
Minority
Women
Men
International
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
05. Campus Life
60/99
Undergraduates living on campus
60%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
06. Housing & Activities
Campus Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
100
Number of Social Sororities
6
Join a fraternity
28%
Join a sorority
28%
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division III
Men's Sports (Cardinals)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Cardinals)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
08. Student Services
Health
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Capital University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: The Ohio State University
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Debbie Jamieson
Receptionist
Office of Admission One Otterbein College Westerville, OH 43081
614-823-1500
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M,T,W,TH,F
8:30- 5:00
6148231500
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
uotterb@otterbein.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
Please visit our website www.Otterbein.edu or call 614-823-1500 for complete driving instructions.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Several hotels and bed and breakfasts within minutes of the Otterbein campus
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship
12. Majors
01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biochemistry.
- Molecular Biology.
02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Business/Commerce, General.
03 EDUCATION.
- Art Teacher Education.
- Biology Teacher Education.
- Chemistry Teacher Education.
- Education, General.
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
- Foreign Language Teacher Education.
- Health Teacher Education.
- Mathematics Teacher Education.
- Music Teacher Education.
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
- Physics Teacher Education.
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
- Secondary Education and Teaching.
- Social Studies Teacher Education.
04 ENGINEERING.
- Engineering, Other.
05 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- Creative Writing.
- English Language and Literature, General.
06 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- French Language and Literature.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
07 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
08 HISTORY.
- History, General.
09 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
10 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
11 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Philosophy.
- Religion/Religious Studies.
12 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
- Physical Sciences.
- Physics, General.
13 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
14 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Economics, General.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Sociology.
15 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Music Performance, General.
- Visual and Performing Arts, General.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (Private)
$26,319
Tuition (Public, Out-of-State)
$26,319
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$700
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,461
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per Year
$34,480
Approximate Expenses per Year (In-State)
$34,480
Approximate Expenses per Year (Out-of-State)
$34,480
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Scholarships and Grants Available
01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Pell
03 - Federal SEOG
04 - Private Scholarships
05 - State Scholarships/Grants
Loans Available
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
04 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
3,381
Acceptance Rate
82%
Average HS GPA
3.34
SAT & ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 600
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 590
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (Private)
$26,319
Tuition (Public, Out-of-State)
$26,319
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$700
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,461
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per Year
$34,480
Approximate Expenses per Year (In-State)
$34,480
Approximate Expenses per Year (Out-of-State)
$34,480
Students Also View These Schools
Boston University
Brown University
Capital University
College of Wooster
Cornell University
Denison University
Harvard College
Ithaca College
Kenyon College
Miami University
New York University
Northwestern University
Oberlin College
Ohio University—Athens
Ohio Wesleyan University
The Ohio State University–Columbus
University of Cincinnati
University of Dayton
Wittenberg University
Xavier University (OH)
05. Academics
Student : Faculty
12 : 1
Total Faculty
280
Faculty
Minority
Women
Men
International
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Notable Faculty
Bruce Mandeville
Department chair, Equine Science
Abhijat Joshi
Assistant Professor, screen playwrite, English
06. Student Body
Gender
63% female37% male
Out of State
10% are out
of state90% are
in-state
of state90% are
in-state
Students
85% are
full time15% are
part time
full time15% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,746
Foreign Countries Represented
12
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
Unknown
International
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
08. Campus Life
60/99
Undergraduates living on campus
60%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Most Popular Places On Campus
Clements Recreation Center
Cowen Hall- Theatre
Campus Center
Art Galleries/Art Building
Most Popular Places Off Campus
City of Columbus
Columbus BlueJackets
Polaris Shopping Mall
Easton Towne Center
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Debbie Jamieson
Receptionist
Office of Admission One Otterbein College Westerville, OH 43081
614-823-1500
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M,T,W,TH,F
8:30- 5:00
6148231500
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
uotterb@otterbein.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Port Columbus Airport is located 20 minutes from campus. A greyhound bus station is located in Downtown Columbus which is about 20 minutes from campus. Students have access to public transportation right from campus to any area in the city.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
Please visit our website www.Otterbein.edu or call 614-823-1500 for complete driving instructions.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Several hotels and bed and breakfasts within minutes of the Otterbein campus
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division III
Men's Sports (Cardinals)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Cardinals)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
11. Housing & Activities
Campus Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
100
Number of Social Sororities
6
Join a fraternity
28%
Join a sorority
28%
12. Student Services
Health
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Capital University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: The Ohio State University
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Scholarships and Grants Available
01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Pell
03 - Federal SEOG
04 - Private Scholarships
05 - State Scholarships/Grants
Loans Available
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
04 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship
15. Majors
01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biochemistry.
- Molecular Biology.
02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Business/Commerce, General.
03 EDUCATION.
- Art Teacher Education.
- Biology Teacher Education.
- Chemistry Teacher Education.
- Education, General.
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
- Foreign Language Teacher Education.
- Health Teacher Education.
- Mathematics Teacher Education.
- Music Teacher Education.
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
- Physics Teacher Education.
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
- Secondary Education and Teaching.
- Social Studies Teacher Education.
04 ENGINEERING.
- Engineering, Other.
05 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- Creative Writing.
- English Language and Literature, General.
06 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- French Language and Literature.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
07 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
08 HISTORY.
- History, General.
09 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
10 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
11 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Philosophy.
- Religion/Religious Studies.
12 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
- Physical Sciences.
- Physics, General.
13 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
14 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Economics, General.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Sociology.
15 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Music Performance, General.
- Visual and Performing Arts, General.
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Read More
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Read More
How to Find Your Best Fit College | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Choose Dream, Target, and Safety Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
College Admissions Guide: Process and Prep | The Princeton Review
Read More
Should You Apply Early Action vs Early Decision? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What is Rolling Admission? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What Looks Good on College Applications? | The Princeton Review
Read More
Popular Application Essay Topics | Apply | The Princeton Review
Read More
Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay | The Princeton Review
Read More
Calculate Your GPA With Our GPA Scale | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Calculate Your SAT or ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Superscore | The Princeton Review
Read More
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ vs SAT Score Conversion Chart | The Princeton Review
Read More
Take a Free SAT Practice Test
Read More
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