Otterbein

Otterbein University

Otterbein
#4441 / #1157
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#870
Most Desirable School
University in Ohio

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About Otterbein University

According to Wikipedia, Otterbein University is a private university in Westerville, Ohio. It offers 74 majors and 44 minors, as well as eight graduate programs. The university was founded in 1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and named for United Brethren founder the Rev. Philip William Otterbein. As a result of a division and two mergers involving the church, it has been associated since 1968 with the United Methodist Church. In 2010, due to an increasing number of graduate and undergraduate programs, its name was changed back from Otterbein College to Otterbein University.

Otterbein University's Online Degrees

Otterbein University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
3,76284%69%114723

How Much Does Otterbein University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$34,274
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$17,995
30K - 48K$17,639
48K - 75K$19,850
75K - 110K$22,528
110K+$25,875

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Otterbein University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Otterbein University, then you can expect to earn an average of $46,900 per year. You also have a 92% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Otterbein University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
3,0332,371662

Where is Otterbein University?

Otterbein University is located at 1 South Grove Street, Westerville OH 43081

How Safe is Otterbein University?

Otterbein University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Westerville has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Otterbein University Known For?

Otterbein University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Otterbein University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Political Science
#3008
World Rank
#3020
Historical Rank
#700
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Sociology
#2474
World Rank
#2479
Historical Rank
#727
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Literature
#2554
World Rank
#2600
Historical Rank
#843
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Communications
#3330
World Rank
#3320
Historical Rank
#889
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Biology
#4126
World Rank
#4051
Historical Rank
#963
USA Rank
biology Degrees
History
#3046
World Rank
#3057
Historical Rank
#973
USA Rank
history Degrees
Physics
#4026
World Rank
#3765
Historical Rank
#977
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Business
#3714
World Rank
#3715
Historical Rank
#993
USA Rank
business Degrees
Chemistry
#4220
World Rank
#4227
Historical Rank
#994
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Nursing
#2742
World Rank
#2742
Historical Rank
#1072
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Philosophy
#3670
World Rank
#3710
Historical Rank
#1103
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Education
#4732
World Rank
#4738
Historical Rank
#1116
USA Rank
education Degrees
Psychology
#3034
World Rank
#3050
Historical Rank
#1152
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Mathematics
#4516
World Rank
#2508
Historical Rank
#1168
USA Rank
math Degrees
Economics
#6034
World Rank
#6037
Historical Rank
#1168
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Computer Science
#5792
World Rank
#5155
Historical Rank
#1387
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Medical
#5454
World Rank
#5455
Historical Rank
#1579
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Engineering
#9008
World Rank
#9015
Historical Rank
#1900
USA Rank
engineering Degrees

Who Are Otterbein University's Most Influential Alumni?

Otterbein University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Mathematics. Here are some of Otterbein University's most famous alumni:

Agnes Meyer Driscoll
Agnes Meyer Driscoll
An American cryptographer.
Paul O'Neill
An American baseball player.
Gerald Rosselot
Gerald Rosselot
An American physicist .
John Finley Williamson
John Finley Williamson
An American conductor.
Henry Clay Frick
Henry Clay Frick
An American industrialist .
James Henry Weaver
An American mathematician .
William Hannibal Thomas
William Hannibal Thomas
An American journalist, lawyer and writer.
Rachael Harris
Rachael Harris
An American actress and comedian.
Floyd Alonzo McClure
An American botanist .
Jonathan Bennett
Jonathan Bennett
An American actor.
Cory Michael Smith
Cory Michael Smith
An American actor.
James Scully
An Actor .

Who Are Otterbein University's Most Influential Faculty?