Otterbein

Otterbein University

Otterbein
#3105 / #1172
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#870
Most Desirable School
University in Ohio

Otterbein University Featured Rankings

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, its name was changed back from Otterbein College to Otterbein University because of an increasing number of graduate and undergraduate programs.

Otterbein University's Online Degrees

Otterbein University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
3,53783%69%110723

How Much Does Otterbein University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$33,674
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$16,747
30K - 48K$16,175
48K - 75K$21,572
75K - 110K$24,959
110K+$26,676

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
2,3622,180182

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
#2058
World Rank
#2074
Historical Rank
#700
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Sociology
#2114
World Rank
#2123
Historical Rank
#775
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Literature
#1888
World Rank
#1944
Historical Rank
#844
USA Rank
literature Degrees
History
#2054
World Rank
#2064
Historical Rank
#965
USA Rank
history Degrees
Biology
#3252
World Rank
#3169
Historical Rank
#1000
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Business
#2688
World Rank
#2690
Historical Rank
#1035
USA Rank
business Degrees
Chemistry
#3716
World Rank
#3726
Historical Rank
#1039
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Philosophy
#2833
World Rank
#2869
Historical Rank
#1060
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Nursing
#2168
World Rank
#2169
Historical Rank
#1072
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Education
#3113
World Rank
#3122
Historical Rank
#1127
USA Rank
education Degrees
Mathematics
#3567
World Rank
#1841
Historical Rank
#1159
USA Rank
math Degrees
Economics
#5186
World Rank
#5188
Historical Rank
#1179
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Physics
#3962
World Rank
#3481
Historical Rank
#1182
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Communications
#3055
World Rank
#3072
Historical Rank
#1187
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Psychology
#2540
World Rank
#2556
Historical Rank
#1189
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Religious Studies
#4508
World Rank
#4520
Historical Rank
#1283
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Computer Science
#4808
World Rank
#4137
Historical Rank
#1424
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Medical
#4310
World Rank
#4312
Historical Rank
#1633
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Engineering
#7239
World Rank
#7245
Historical Rank
#1724
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 Mathematics, Anthropology, and Literature. 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 .
James Henry Weaver
An American mathematician .
William Hannibal Thomas
William Hannibal Thomas
An American journalist, lawyer and writer.
Henry Clay Frick
Henry Clay Frick
An American industrialist .
John Finley Williamson
John Finley Williamson
An American conductor.
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?

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