Otterbein University, OH
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Otterbein University Rankings
Affordability46
Selectivity47
Retention55
Graduation33
Earnings35
Diversity26
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Otterbein University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education9%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs20%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts11%
Admissions
Getting into Otterbein University
81%
Admission Rate
593
Median SAT Math
603
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–635
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)555–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Otterbein University
$32K
In-State Tuition
$32K
Out-of-State Tuition
$44K
Average Total Cost
$24K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $24K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $27K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Otterbein University
75%
Receive Federal Loans
$21K
Median Federal Debt
70%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 31% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $21K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 40% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 70% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 74% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 79% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Otterbein University
82%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 52% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 63% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 60% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62% | 51% | 53% |
| Black | 34% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 43% | 37% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 72% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 44% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Otterbein University
95%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Otterbein University
2,361
Undergraduates
88%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
392
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 29% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
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