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Otterbein College is a private, four-year, liberal arts college located in Westerville, Ohio, United States. It was established in the year 1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. The college is named after Rev. Philip William Otterbein, founder of United Brethren. The campus spreads across an area of 150 acres. Otterbein College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Otterbein’s athletics department sponsors more than seven men’s and women’s sports teams. The teams are nicknamed the Cardinals. They compete in the NCAA Division III, as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference. They participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, football, tennis, and softball.
Otterbein College is in Westerville, OH. 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 Doctoral degree.
Otterbein College tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include music, media, art studies, and drama and performing arts.
Not all applicants to Otterbein College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 600 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 590 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at Otterbein College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,107 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
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
http://www.otterbein.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 115 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing, nursing administration |
| Education and Teaching | 95 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, music teaching, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, health teaching, physical education teaching |
| Business and Management | 95 | business management, accounting, actuarial science, human resources, business communications, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 76 | English, history, political science, Spanish language, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, international relations, economics, ... |
| Media | 76 | public relations, radio and television, journalism, communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 35 | sports and fitness management, health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Science | 30 | biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, physical sciences, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 23 | drama |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies |
| Music | 19 | music, music performance |
| Animal Science and Care | 13 | equestrian studies |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | religion, philosophy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Otterbein College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 544 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 93 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Otterbein College had a total enrollment of 3,107 students (2,772 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 92% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Otterbein College offers campus housing for 1,385 of its 2,772 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 3,381 | 2,774 | 82% | 661 | 24% |
| Men | 1,281 | 999 | 78% | 256 | 26% |
| Women | 2,100 | 1,775 | 85% | 405 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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 | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,319 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,319 |
| Room and board | $ 7,461 |
| Room charge | $ 3,570 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,891 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,017 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,112 |
Financial Aid:
Otterbein College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 311000)
Otterbein College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 50 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $90,709 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $94,166 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $70,491 | 32 | $69,578 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $64,155 | 20 | $59,924 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $54,419 | 30 | $50,910 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $53,913 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $64,153 | 90 | $59,941 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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