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Otterbein College is in Westerville, Ohio. Westerville is a large suburb. The school is classified as a United Methodist college. Otterbein College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Post-Master's certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at Otterbein College include music, media, art studies, drama and performing arts, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Otterbein College scored at least 620 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 510 to 620 in 2005.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,085 students study at Otterbein College (in 2005).
Very few students at the school attend part-time. Otterbein College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Ohio Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Otterbein College
One Otterbein College
Westerville, OH 43081
General Phone: (614) 890-3000
Admissions Phone: (614) 823-1500
Financial Aid Phone: (614) 823-1502
http://www.otterbein.edu
Otterbein College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 163 | business management, accounting, human resources, business communications, actuarial science, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 123 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, reading teaching, curriculum and instruction, health teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 85 | history, English, sociology, political science, liberal arts and sciences, economics, international relations, humanities, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing, nursing administration |
| Media | 63 | public relations, radio and television, communication studies, journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 43 | sports and fitness management, health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 21 | art studies |
| Science | 21 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, physical sciences, physics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 19 | drama |
| Music | 15 | music, music performance |
| Animal Science And Care | 10 | equestrian studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Otterbein College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 575 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 115 | 7 |
In 2005, Otterbein College had a total enrollment of 3,085 students (2,648 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 93% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Otterbein College offers campus housing for 1,025 of its 2,648 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Westerville, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,754 | 2,103 | 76% | 630 | 30% |
| Men | 1,000 | 693 | 69% | 216 | 31% |
| Women | 1,754 | 1,410 | 80% | 414 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 31% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (614) 823-1500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,518 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,518 |
| Room and board | $ 6,468 |
| Room charge | $ 2,994 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,474 |
| Books and supplies | $ 870 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,875 |
Financial Aid:
Otterbein College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 311000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (614) 823-1502
Otterbein College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 33 | $67,541 | 30 | $62,604 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $58,237 | 25 | $53,755 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $46,292 | 18 | $46,089 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $42,992 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 72 | $59,562 | 76 | $55,008 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Track | Ohio Athletic Conference |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Otterbein College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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