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Otterbein University

Otterbein University is a private campus in suburban Westerville, OH. The school reports a United Methodist affiliation in its federal filings.

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What could it cost?

Start with net price after grants, then read the published costs. Each chart names its academic year and the students it covers.

Net price by family income

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Average annual cost after grants for each family-income band. These group averages are not personal price quotes.

IPEDS Income brackets, 2022–23
family-income band
$16,326
family income
under $30k
$15,057
$30–48k
$20,323
$48–75k
$23,815
$75–110k
$25,227
over $110k

These figures don't always rise with income — aid formulas can make a higher bracket cheaper.

Average net price

$19,2372023–24Skip to data table

Average annual attendance cost after grants for the reported student group. Your own aid offer and costs may differ.

$20k$23k$25k$28k$30k200820232008: $26,8952009: $29,6832010: $21,8352011: $22,0312012: $24,8502013: $25,5422014: $24,1232015: $23,5192016: $24,2872017: $23,8632018: $23,3862019: $22,8812020: $21,9202021: $22,3002022: $22,1402023: $19,237$19,237
$20k$25k$30k200820232008: $26,8952009: $29,6832010: $21,8352011: $22,0312012: $24,8502013: $25,5422014: $24,1232015: $23,5192016: $24,2872017: $23,8632018: $23,3862019: $22,8812020: $21,9202021: $22,3002022: $22,1402023: $19,237$19,237

Average net price at Otterbein University fell from $26,895 (2008) to $19,237 (2023).

Average net price — data
YearNet price
2008$26,895
2009$29,683
2010$21,835
2011$22,031
2012$24,850
2013$25,542
2014$24,123
2015$23,519
2016$24,287
2017$23,863
2018$23,386
2019$22,881
2020$21,920
2021$22,300
2022$22,140
2023$19,237
IPEDS 16 federal reports, 2008–2023

Total cost of attendance

$48,3212024–25Skip to data table

Estimated annual attendance budget before grants, including tuition, fees, housing, food and books. Not every expense is billed by the school.

$40k$45k200920242009: $36,9092010: $38,0082011: $38,7882012: $40,2972013: $41,6462014: $43,1902015: $43,8802016: $43,8712017: $44,5742018: $44,4972019: $44,6952020: $45,7732021: $45,2082022: $46,7352023: $47,8652024: $48,321$48,321
$40k$45k200920242009: $36,9092010: $38,0082011: $38,7882012: $40,2972013: $41,6462014: $43,1902015: $43,8802016: $43,8712017: $44,5742018: $44,4972019: $44,6952020: $45,7732021: $45,2082022: $46,7352023: $47,8652024: $48,321$48,321

Total cost at Otterbein University rose from $36,909 (2009) to $48,321 (2024).

Total cost of attendance — data
YearCost
2009$36,909
2010$38,008
2011$38,788
2012$40,297
2013$41,646
2014$43,190
2015$43,880
2016$43,871
2017$44,574
2018$44,497
2019$44,695
2020$45,773
2021$45,208
2022$46,735
2023$47,865
2024$48,321
IPEDS Academic-year cost 2009–2024

Tuition & fees

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Published tuition and fees before grants. Housing, food, books and other attendance costs are separate.

$15k$20k$25k$30k$35k200020232000: $16,9112001: $17,9282002: $18,9932003: $20,1332004: $21,3422005: $22,5182006: $23,8712007: $25,0652008: $26,3192013: $31,4242014: $31,4422015: $31,6242016: $31,8742017: $31,8742018: $31,8742019: $32,4742020: $33,0742021: $33,6742022: $34,2742023: $34,899$34,899
$20k$30k200020232000: $16,9112001: $17,9282002: $18,9932003: $20,1332004: $21,3422005: $22,5182006: $23,8712007: $25,0652008: $26,3192013: $31,4242014: $31,4422015: $31,6242016: $31,8742017: $31,8742018: $31,8742019: $32,4742020: $33,0742021: $33,6742022: $34,2742023: $34,899$34,899

Tuition & fees — data
YearTuition & fees
2000$16,911
2001$17,928
2002$18,993
2003$20,133
2004$21,342
2005$22,518
2006$23,871
2007$25,065
2008$26,319
2013$31,424
2014$31,442
2015$31,624
2016$31,874
2017$31,874
2018$31,874
2019$32,474
2020$33,074
2021$33,674
2022$34,274
2023$34,899
IPEDS Published price 2000–01 to 2023–24 (not adjusted for inflation)
Cost, size & completion summary

Cost, size & completion

Otterbein University reports published tuition of $35,548 in this record. Otterbein University's $35,548 tuition excludes other attendance costs; aid can reduce the bill. Scorecard snapshot: 2026-06-10; historical charts show their own years.

Otterbein University reports 2,157 undergraduate students. Enrollment is a headcount, not a measure of teaching access.

67.9% of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants completed at Otterbein University within six years (2026-06-10 release). This measure excludes other student groups.

Do students finish — and what comes after?

Graduation, debt and earnings cover different groups. Read each chart's entering class or fiscal period; they are not one group's journey.

Six-year graduation rate

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67.9%entered Fall 2018Skip to data table

The share of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants who completed at this institution within six years. Other students are not included.

60%65%70%entered 1991entered 2018entered 1991: 61.5%entered 1992: 67.9%entered 1993: 68.3%entered 1994: 67.4%entered 1995: 66.8%entered 1996: 67.5%entered 1997: 69.8%entered 1998: 61.3%entered 1999: 63.2%entered 2000: 57.9%entered 2001: 62.6%entered 2002: 64%entered 2003: 61.5%entered 2004: 59.1%entered 2005: 61.7%entered 2006: 58.7%entered 2007: 59.8%entered 2008: 59%entered 2009: 60.7%entered 2010: 58.5%entered 2011: 63.7%entered 2012: 62.1%entered 2013: 65.7%entered 2014: 65.7%entered 2015: 69.2%entered 2016: 69.6%entered 2017: 69%entered 2018: 67.9%67.9%
60%65%70%entered 1991entered 2018entered 1991: 61.5%entered 1992: 67.9%entered 1993: 68.3%entered 1994: 67.4%entered 1995: 66.8%entered 1996: 67.5%entered 1997: 69.8%entered 1998: 61.3%entered 1999: 63.2%entered 2000: 57.9%entered 2001: 62.6%entered 2002: 64%entered 2003: 61.5%entered 2004: 59.1%entered 2005: 61.7%entered 2006: 58.7%entered 2007: 59.8%entered 2008: 59%entered 2009: 60.7%entered 2010: 58.5%entered 2011: 63.7%entered 2012: 62.1%entered 2013: 65.7%entered 2014: 65.7%entered 2015: 69.2%entered 2016: 69.6%entered 2017: 69%entered 2018: 67.9%67.9%

The six-year graduation rate at Otterbein University rose from 61.5% (entered 1991) to 67.9% (entered 2018).

A six-year rate can only describe a class that entered six or more years ago — by definition the last point on the line is that old.

Six-year graduation rate — data
YearGraduated within 6 yrs
1991 cohort61.5%
1992 cohort67.9%
1993 cohort68.3%
1994 cohort67.4%
1995 cohort66.8%
1996 cohort67.5%
1997 cohort69.8%
1998 cohort61.3%
1999 cohort63.2%
2000 cohort57.9%
2001 cohort62.6%
2002 cohort64%
2003 cohort61.5%
2004 cohort59.1%
2005 cohort61.7%
2006 cohort58.7%
2007 cohort59.8%
2008 cohort59%
2009 cohort60.7%
2010 cohort58.5%
2011 cohort63.7%
2012 cohort62.1%
2013 cohort65.7%
2014 cohort65.7%
2015 cohort69.2%
2016 cohort69.6%
2017 cohort69%
2018 cohort67.9%
IPEDS Entering cohorts 1991–2018

Median debt at exit (completers vs non-completers)

Historical student groups
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Median federal student loan debt when students left school, shown separately for those who completed and those who did not.

CompletedLeft without degree
$10k$20kLeft school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99)Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)Left school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (FY1999/00): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $19,125Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $22,125Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $25,000Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $27,000Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $27,000Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $27,000Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $27,000Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $27,000Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $26,000Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $26,000Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $26,000Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $26,000$26,000 completedLeft school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99): $9,000Left school in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (FY1999/00): $4,959Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01): $3,682Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03): $6,125Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $4,417Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $3,793Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $3,793Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $6,500Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $7,334Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $8,750Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $8,250Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $8,332Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $8,750Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $9,625Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $9,750Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $8,750Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $9,500Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $11,000Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $12,375$12,375 left
$10k$20kLeft school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99)Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)Left school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (FY1999/00): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $17,125Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $19,125Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $22,125Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $25,000Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $27,000Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $27,000Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $27,000Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $27,000Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $27,000Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $26,000Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $26,000Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $26,000Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $26,000$26,000 completedLeft school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99): $9,000Left school in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (FY1999/00): $4,959Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01): $3,682Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03): $6,125Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06): $4,417Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07): $3,793Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08): $3,793Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09): $5,500Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10): $6,500Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11): $7,334Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12): $8,750Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13): $8,250Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14): $8,332Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15): $8,750Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16): $9,625Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17): $9,750Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18): $8,750Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19): $9,500Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20): $11,000Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21): $12,375$12,375 left

Each point combines two years. Neighboring points share one year, so changes should be read with that overlap in mind.

These two-year windows closed before today's students borrowed — they describe past cohorts, not the current price of a degree.

Median debt at exit — data
YearCompletedLeft without degree
Left school in fiscal years 1998 and 1999 (FY1998/99)$17,125$9,000
Left school in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 (FY1999/00)$17,125$4,959
Left school in fiscal years 2000 and 2001 (FY2000/01)$17,125$3,682
Left school in fiscal years 2001 and 2002 (FY2001/02)$17,125$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2002 and 2003 (FY2002/03)$17,125$6,125
Left school in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 (FY2003/04)$17,125$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2004 and 2005 (FY2004/05)$17,125$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2005 and 2006 (FY2005/06)$17,125$4,417
Left school in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (FY2006/07)$17,125$3,793
Left school in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 (FY2007/08)$17,125$3,793
Left school in fiscal years 2008 and 2009 (FY2008/09)$17,125$5,500
Left school in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 (FY2009/10)$19,125$6,500
Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11)$22,125$7,334
Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12)$25,000$8,750
Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13)$27,000$8,250
Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14)$27,000$8,332
Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15)$27,000$8,750
Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16)$27,000$9,625
Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17)$27,000$9,750
Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18)$26,000$8,750
Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19)$26,000$9,500
Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20)$26,000$11,000
Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21)$26,000$12,375
NSLDS GRAD_DEBT_MDN / WDRAW_DEBT_MDN, merged FY periods · via College Scorecard

Earnings after entry

Historical student groups

Median annual earnings after entering college, for federally aided students who were working and not enrolled when measured.

Entered: academic years 2013–14 or 2014–15
$44,539
6 years after entry
Entered: academic years 2011–12 or 2012–13
$50,652
8 years after entry
Entered: academic years 2009–10 or 2010–11
$53,313
10 years after entry

Each figure covers a different group of students who entered college in the stated years. Earnings were measured in the same two years; these are not one group followed over time.

Measured in 2020–21, adjusted for inflation to 2022 dollars. Each figure pools two entering academic years.

Treasury Pooled entering cohorts · Scorecard 2020–21 historical file

What does the admissions record show?

Rates and score ranges describe a past admissions cycle. Submitted scores are not cutoffs or a prediction of admission.

Admissions snapshot & test policies

Otterbein University admitted 3,316 of 3,923 applicants in Fall 2024. The 84.5% rate describes that application pool.

84.5%
acceptance rate · Fall 2024 admissions cycle
rate trend$34,899 tuition · 2023–242,157 undergraduates · Fall 2024
Test-optional (considered) · Fall 2024

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Admissions

Otterbein University: scores were considered but optional in the Fall 2024 admissions cycle.

Check current requirements with admissions.

Score25th50th75th
ACT Composite222528

25th / 75th: a quarter of enrolled submitters scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. These are not cutoffs.

Only students who submitted scores are counted — at test-optional schools, many enrolled students aren't in this table.

Percentiles are among enrolled students who submitted scores (Fall 2024 admissions cycle).

In the Fall 2024 cycle, Otterbein University received 3,923 applications and admitted 3,316 (84.5%), with 586 enrolling.

Acceptance rate

84.5%Fall 2024Skip to data table

The share of applicants offered a spot — lower means more selective; read it alongside the score ranges below.

75%80%85%200120242001: 84.6%2002: 81.2%2003: 83.7%2004: 79.2%2005: 76.4%2006: 76.1%2007: 78.8%2008: 82%2009: 78.3%2010: 81.6%2011: 79.3%2012: 75.5%2013: 73.7%2014: 75.3%2015: 75.3%2016: 72.9%2017: 76.4%2018: 81%2019: 80.2%2020: 76.1%2021: 82.9%2022: 83.7%2023: 83.3%2024: 84.5%84.5%
75%80%85%200120242001: 84.6%2002: 81.2%2003: 83.7%2004: 79.2%2005: 76.4%2006: 76.1%2007: 78.8%2008: 82%2009: 78.3%2010: 81.6%2011: 79.3%2012: 75.5%2013: 73.7%2014: 75.3%2015: 75.3%2016: 72.9%2017: 76.4%2018: 81%2019: 80.2%2020: 76.1%2021: 82.9%2022: 83.7%2023: 83.3%2024: 84.5%84.5%

Acceptance rate — data
YearAcceptance rate
Fall 200184.6%
Fall 200281.2%
Fall 200383.7%
Fall 200479.2%
Fall 200576.4%
Fall 200676.1%
Fall 200778.8%
Fall 200882%
Fall 200978.3%
Fall 201081.6%
Fall 201179.3%
Fall 201275.5%
Fall 201373.7%
Fall 201475.3%
Fall 201575.3%
Fall 201672.9%
Fall 201776.4%
Fall 201881%
Fall 201980.2%
Fall 202076.1%
Fall 202182.9%
Fall 202283.7%
Fall 202383.3%
Fall 202484.5%
IPEDS Fall cycles 2001–2024

SAT range (section sums, 25th–75th)

1035–1260Fall 2022 · submittersSkip to data table

Sums of the reading/writing and math percentiles among enrolled submitters — not percentiles of total SAT scores or admission cutoffs.

TEST-OPTIONAL ERA90010001100120013002016 REDESIGN2005202220162005: 10102006: 9502007: 9602008: 9502009: 9402010: 9702011: 9702012: 9752013: 9802014: 9982015: 9702016: 10102017: 10402018: 11052019: 10552020: 9902021: 10282022: 103510352005: 12402006: 11902007: 11802008: 11902009: 11602010: 11902011: 12002012: 12152013: 11752014: 12302015: 12302016: 12202017: 13052018: 12852019: 12502020: 12252021: 12332022: 12601260
TEST-OPTIONAL ERA100012002016 REDESIGN2005202220162005: 10102006: 9502007: 9602008: 9502009: 9402010: 9702011: 9702012: 9752013: 9802014: 9982015: 9702016: 10102017: 10402018: 11052019: 10552020: 9902021: 10282022: 103510352005: 12402006: 11902007: 11802008: 11902009: 11602010: 11902011: 12002012: 12152013: 11752014: 12302015: 12302016: 12202017: 13052018: 12852019: 12502020: 12252021: 12332022: 12601260

SAT range (section sums) — data
Year25th75th
Fall 200510101240
Fall 20069501190
Fall 20079601180
Fall 20089501190
Fall 20099401160
Fall 20109701190
Fall 20119701200
Fall 20129751215
Fall 20139801175
Fall 20149981230
Fall 20159701230
Fall 201610101220
Fall 201710401305
Fall 201811051285
Fall 201910551250
Fall 20209901225
Fall 202110281233
Fall 202210351260
IPEDS Fall 2005–2022, submitters only

ACT middle 50%

22–28Fall 2024 · submittersSkip to data table

The middle half of enrolled ACT submitters, using published composite-score percentiles — not admission cutoffs.

TEST-OPTIONAL ERA2025200120242001: 202002: 202003: 212004: 212005: 212006: 202007: 202008: 202009: 202010: 212011: 212012: 212013: 212014: 212015: 222016: 212017: 212018: 212019: 202020: 202021: 192022: 202023: 232024: 22222001: 262002: 252003: 272004: 272005: 262006: 262007: 252008: 252009: 262010: 252011: 262012: 262013: 262014: 262015: 272016: 272017: 272018: 272019: 272020: 272021: 262022: 272023: 282024: 2828
TEST-OPTIONAL ERA2025200120242001: 202002: 202003: 212004: 212005: 212006: 202007: 202008: 202009: 202010: 212011: 212012: 212013: 212014: 212015: 222016: 212017: 212018: 212019: 202020: 202021: 192022: 202023: 232024: 22222001: 262002: 252003: 272004: 272005: 262006: 262007: 252008: 252009: 262010: 252011: 262012: 262013: 262014: 262015: 272016: 272017: 272018: 272019: 272020: 272021: 262022: 272023: 282024: 2828

ACT middle 50% — data
Year25th75th
Fall 20012026
Fall 20022025
Fall 20032127
Fall 20042127
Fall 20052126
Fall 20062026
Fall 20072025
Fall 20082025
Fall 20092026
Fall 20102125
Fall 20112126
Fall 20122126
Fall 20132126
Fall 20142126
Fall 20152227
Fall 20162127
Fall 20172127
Fall 20182127
Fall 20192027
Fall 20202027
Fall 20211926
Fall 20222027
Fall 20232328
Fall 20242228
IPEDS Fall 2001–2024, submitters only

What is the campus like?

Enrollment counts a campus population; retention follows first-years returning. Their dates and populations are shown separately.

Undergraduate enrollment

2,157Fall 2024Skip to data table

Reported undergraduate enrollment. This count does not measure class size or teaching access.

2k2k2k3k200220242002: 2,4322003: 2,4972004: 2,6072005: 2,5682006: 2,7142007: 2,6412008: 2,6562009: 2,5942010: 2,6172011: 2,4842012: 2,4262013: 2,4362014: 2,2712015: 2,2352016: 2,3822017: 2,3672018: 2,3612019: 2,4072020: 2,2332021: 2,1802022: 2,0972023: 2,0552024: 2,1572,157
2k2k2k3k200220242002: 2,4322003: 2,4972004: 2,6072005: 2,5682006: 2,7142007: 2,6412008: 2,6562009: 2,5942010: 2,6172011: 2,4842012: 2,4262013: 2,4362014: 2,2712015: 2,2352016: 2,3822017: 2,3672018: 2,3612019: 2,4072020: 2,2332021: 2,1802022: 2,0972023: 2,0552024: 2,1572,157

Undergraduate enrollment at Otterbein University fell from 2,432 (Fall 2002) to 2,157 (Fall 2024).

Undergraduate enrollment — data
YearUndergraduates
Fall 20022,432
Fall 20032,497
Fall 20042,607
Fall 20052,568
Fall 20062,714
Fall 20072,641
Fall 20082,656
Fall 20092,594
Fall 20102,617
Fall 20112,484
Fall 20122,426
Fall 20132,436
Fall 20142,271
Fall 20152,235
Fall 20162,382
Fall 20172,367
Fall 20182,361
Fall 20192,407
Fall 20202,233
Fall 20212,180
Fall 20222,097
Fall 20232,055
Fall 20242,157
IPEDS Fall headcounts 2002–2024

First-year retention (full-time)

80%Fall 2023 cohortSkip to data table

The share of the reported first-time student group who returned the following year. This rate does not explain why others left.

0%20%40%60%80%200220232002: 0%2003: 79%2004: 76%2005: 78%2006: 72%2007: 75%2008: 76%2009: 77%2010: 75%2011: 76%2012: 76%2013: 78%2014: 81%2015: 83%2016: 81%2017: 82%2018: 82%2019: 78%2020: 80%2021: 79%2022: 82%2023: 80%80%
0%25%50%75%200220232002: 0%2003: 79%2004: 76%2005: 78%2006: 72%2007: 75%2008: 76%2009: 77%2010: 75%2011: 76%2012: 76%2013: 78%2014: 81%2015: 83%2016: 81%2017: 82%2018: 82%2019: 78%2020: 80%2021: 79%2022: 82%2023: 80%80%

First-year retention at Otterbein University rose from 0% (Fall 2002) to 80% (Fall 2023).

First-year retention — data
YearRetention
Fall 2002 cohort0%
Fall 2003 cohort79%
Fall 2004 cohort76%
Fall 2005 cohort78%
Fall 2006 cohort72%
Fall 2007 cohort75%
Fall 2008 cohort76%
Fall 2009 cohort77%
Fall 2010 cohort75%
Fall 2011 cohort76%
Fall 2012 cohort76%
Fall 2013 cohort78%
Fall 2014 cohort81%
Fall 2015 cohort83%
Fall 2016 cohort81%
Fall 2017 cohort82%
Fall 2018 cohort82%
Fall 2019 cohort78%
Fall 2020 cohort80%
Fall 2021 cohort79%
Fall 2022 cohort82%
Fall 2023 cohort80%
IPEDS Full-time cohorts 2002–2023
More about Otterbein University

Faculty pay at Otterbein University averages $103,560 a year, annualized from reported monthly pay. Carnegie classes Otterbein University as a primarily residential campus of 2,157 undergraduates — and 79.9% of the reported first-time, full-time student group returned for a second year.

Incoming students who submitted scores typically landed between 22 and 28 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Otterbein University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.

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How Otterbein University compares

State and national medians cover active bachelor-primary institutions, mixing public and private schools. Tuition uses in-state rates at public schools. These are broad reference points, not a ranking of similar schools or your likely bill.

Scorecard dates identify the release snapshot, not a shared measurement year. Earnings describe federally aided students who were working and not enrolled ten years after entry; cohorts and populations differ from the admissions and tuition figures.

Acceptance rate

Fall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS

Otterbein University84.5%
Ohio median75.9%
National median76.8%

Tuition

Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid

Otterbein University$35,548
Ohio median$29,500
National median$19,591

Median earnings (10 yr)

Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot

Otterbein University's snapshot: calendar years and dollar basis unverified.

Otterbein University$53,313
Ohio median$52,356
National median$53,781
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Otterbein University, Ohio and national reference values
Metric & basisOtterbein UniversityOhio medianNational median
Acceptance rateFall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS84.5%75.9%76.8%
TuitionScorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid$35,548$29,500$19,591
Median earnings (10 yr)Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot$53,313$52,356$53,781

Published earnings by bachelor's field of study

For Otterbein University, these are federal subject groups (CIP), not departments. Median is the middle annual income.

Otterbein University federal-aid recipients · graduated 2017–18 or 2018–19 · income measured 2022 or 2023 · inflation-adjusted to 2024 dollars. Definitions and limits.

View 11 fields & earnings
Bachelor's field of study (CIP category)Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$80,188
Business Administration, Management and Operations$70,328
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$62,364
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$58,065
Communication and Media Studies$51,006
Psychology, General$49,090
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$47,383
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$46,521
Biology, General$42,619
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$41,121
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$38,023

These 11 fields listed for Otterbein University measure earnings after completion. The $53,313 institution-level snapshot above measures earnings after entry; it is not the same cohort or a total for these fields. 45 additional Otterbein University fields have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.

Frequently asked questions

What test-score data does Otterbein University report?

The middle 50% of Otterbein University's enrolled Fall 2024 submitters reported ACT composites of 22–28; this dataset does not provide a GPA requirement.

What is Otterbein University's acceptance rate?

84.5% in the Fall 2024 cycle — 3,316 admitted from 3,923 applicants.

How much does Otterbein University cost?

At Otterbein University, tuition is $35,548. Tuition is not the total cost of attendance; aid can reduce your bill.

What earnings data does Otterbein University report?

Median earnings ten years after entry: $53,313. Major figures measure four years after completion. Source and date limits.

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Data: IPEDS ADM2024 (Fall 2024 admissions, provisional) · IPEDS HD2024/IC2024 directory · College Scorecard 2026-06-10 release (institution and field-of-study files; earnings from Treasury records). Retrieved 2026-09-01. Chart dates follow this institution's available observations; the release date is not an academic year or an earnings year. Some records end earlier than others. Field-of-study cohort dates are shown with the table. Read the date and population definitions.

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