Otterbein University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,424

1.77% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,242

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

83.3%

3,498 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,357

87.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.9%

413 Graduates

About

Otterbein University is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Otterbein University were Registered Nursing (47 degrees awarded), General Psychology (39 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (38 degrees).

In 2023, 713 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Otterbein University. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (565 degrees), 9.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Otterbein University is $34,424, which is $9,849 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Otterbein University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 641 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Otterbein University is $34,424, which is $9,849 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,242.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending Otterbein University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,424

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Otterbein University was $34,424. The cost of tuition at Otterbein University is $9,849 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Otterbein University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,242

2023 Value

1.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Otterbein University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,242. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Otterbein University grew by 1.85%.

This chart compares the average net price of Otterbein University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,141

Room and Board

$1,410

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Otterbein University was of $10,141 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,410. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.44% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Otterbein University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Otterbein University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Otterbein University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Otterbein University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 641 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Otterbein University received 3,498 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.02% annual growth. Out of those 3,498 applicants, 2,914 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,357 students enrolled at Otterbein University in 2023.

Otterbein University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,914

Accepted Out of 3,498

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Otterbein University was 83.3% (2,914 admissions from 3,498 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 83.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 7.02%, while admissions declined by 7.43%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Otterbein University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Otterbein University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Otterbein University had a total enrollment of 2,357 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Otterbein University is 2,067 students and the part-time enrollment is 290. This means that 87.7% of students enrolled at Otterbein University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Otterbein University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.9% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 5.26% Hispanic or Latino, 4.96% Two or More Races, 3.69% Asian, 0.509% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0849% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Otterbein University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43%), followed by White Male (28%) and Black or African American Female (5.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.7%), followed by White Male (36%) and Black or African American Female (3.73%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Otterbein University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,357 students. The full-time enrollment at Otterbein University is 2,067 and the part-time enrollment is 290. This means that 87.7% of students enrolled at Otterbein University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Otterbein University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Otterbein University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Otterbein University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Otterbein University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,624 enrolled students
Black or African American
252 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
124 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Otterbein University is 68.9% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 5.26% Hispanic or Latino, 4.96% Two or More Races, 3.69% Asian, 0.509% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0849% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 126 students (5.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 211 more women than men received degrees from Otterbein University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Otterbein University is white (565 degrees awarded). There were 9.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Otterbein University is Registered Nursing (47 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (39 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (38 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Otterbein University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (31 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Otterbein University are Other managers (205,303 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (116,435 people), Marketing managers (90,866 people), Customer service representatives (74,891 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (73,713 people).

The most specialized majors at Otterbein University in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (31 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), Communications (43 degrees), and Agriculture (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Otterbein University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Otterbein University are Natural Resources & Conservation (31 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), Communications (43 degrees), and Agriculture (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Otterbein University are Elementary & secondary schools (649,318 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (486,142 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (228,422 people), Computer Systems Design (218,780 people), and Legal services (169,605 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Otterbein University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded
General Psychology
39 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Otterbein University was Registered Nursing with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Otterbein University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

251

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

462

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 251 degrees were awarded to men at Otterbein University, which is 0.543 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (462).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Otterbein University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Otterbein University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.867 times less than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Otterbein University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.83 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 61% of students graduating from Otterbein University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Otterbein University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.18% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
565 degrees awarded
Black or African American
57 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Otterbein University is white (565 degrees awarded). There were 9.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

1.54% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
366 degrees awarded
White Male
199 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Otterbein University is white female (366 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (199 degrees).

Operations

Otterbein University has an endowment valued at nearly $119M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.88M (6.62%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Otterbein University had a total salary expenditure of 71.8M. Otterbein University employs 57 Professors, 43 Associate professors and 18 Assistant professors. Most academics at Otterbein University are Female Professor (32), Male Professor (25), and Female Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Otterbein University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 55 employees, Management, with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Endowment

$119M

2023 Endowment

1.9%

growth from 2022

Otterbein University has an endowment valued at about $119M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Otterbein University grew 1.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $69.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Otterbein University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$26.9M

2023 Salaries

1.67%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Otterbein University paid a median of $26.9M in salaries, which represents 37.5% of their overall expenditure ($71.8M) and a 1.67% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.9% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.12% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.48M

Instructional Salaries

126

Number of Employees

In 2023, Otterbein University paid a total of $9.48M to 126 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

57 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Otterbein University were Professor with 57 employees, Associate professor with 43 employees, and Assistant professor with 18 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Otterbein University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 55 employees, Management with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Otterbein University was Female Professor with 32 employees, Male Professor with 25 employees, and Female Associate professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Otterbein University.

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