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Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio
  • Private
    4 year
  • 2,119
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:12
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 4%
    Transfer Student Ratio
Otterbein is a regionally-accredited liberal arts university. Since its founding in 1847, Otterbein has been recognized for its pace-setting ideals, its ground-breaking integrative studies curriculum, its standing among the country’s first co-education institutions, and its commitment to serve the public good. Located in picturesque Westerville, Ohio — just minutes away from downtown Columbus — we are a perfect location for undergraduate and graduate students to find internships and worldwide networking opportunities.
historic brick building with a clock tower at otterbein university

Overview

Founded 1847
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,992
Part-Time Undergraduate 127
Transfer Students 81
Programs 63 Programs
Courses 964 Courses
Transfer Agreements 1 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 1,029 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $35,548
Out-of-State Tuition $35,548
Books and Supplies $1,554
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    File for the FAFSA. Otterbein's school code #003110. In continuing its institutional commitment to access and affordability, the University is proud to announce that students transferring to Otterbein will now be eligible for bigger transfer scholarship awards.

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    Admission to Otterbein is based on a student’s overall potential for academic success. Decisions are made after a holistic review. Students are reviewed based upon cumulative GPA of all post-secondary transcripts.
  • Official Transcripts:
    Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary attended. Transfer students maybe asked to submit an official high school to support overall admission decisions.
  • SAT Scores:
    We are test optional. Students will be able to select if they would or would not like test scores to be used in the evaluation of their admission application. Students with high school GPA of 2.75 or lower are encouraged to submit test scores.
  • Other Requirements:
    Some departments require an audition or portfolio review for admission.
  • Apply Here:
    https://www.otterbein.edu/apply/transfer/

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    Only courses in which the student has received a grade of “C-“or higher will be considered for transfer credits.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    At least 36 earned credit hours of non-remedial coursework must be taken in residence at Otterbein.

Otterbein University

Address:
1 South Grove Street
Westerville, Ohio 43081
Main Phone:
(614) 890-3000
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Last updated on 8/18/2025 by AcademyOne.