Otterbein University

https://www.otterbein.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,024

1.74% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$20,457

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

84.5%

3,923 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,332

91% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

67.9%

391 Graduates

About

Otterbein University is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Otterbein University were Registered Nursing (52 degrees awarded), General Health Services (37 degrees), and General Psychology (36 degrees).

In 2024, 601 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Otterbein University. 62.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (449 degrees), 9.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Otterbein University is $35,024, which is $11,024 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Otterbein University is $35,024, which is $11,024 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,457.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending Otterbein University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,024

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Otterbein University was $35,024. The cost of tuition at Otterbein University is $11,024 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$20,457

2024 Value

8.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Otterbein University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,457. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Otterbein University grew by 8.03%.

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

$10,947

Room and Board

$1,508

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Otterbein University was of $10,947 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.95% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,508. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.95% 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

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Otterbein University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, 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.

Admissions

Otterbein University received 3,923 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 12.1% annual growth. Out of those 3,923 applicants, 3,316 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,332 students enrolled at Otterbein University in 2024. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Otterbein University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,316

Accepted Out of 3,923

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Otterbein University was 84.5% (3,316 admissions from 3,923 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 12.1%, while admissions grew by 13.8%.

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

13%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

13% of enrolled first-time students at Otterbein University in 2022 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 2,332 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Otterbein University is 2,122 students and the part-time enrollment is 210. This means that 91% of students enrolled at Otterbein University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Otterbein University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.2% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 5.45% Two or More Races, 5.02% Hispanic or Latino, 3.56% Asian, 0.515% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0858% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Otterbein University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.2%), followed by White Male (27%) and Black or African American Female (6.74%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.8%), followed by White Male (32.5%) and Black or African American Female (5.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Otterbein University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,332 students. The full-time enrollment at Otterbein University is 2,122 and the part-time enrollment is 210. This means that 91% of students enrolled at Otterbein University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

80%

2024 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 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2024)

White
1,614 enrolled students
Black or African American
291 enrolled students
Two or More Races
127 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Otterbein University is 69.2% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 5.45% Two or More Races, 5.02% Hispanic or Latino, 3.56% Asian, 0.515% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0858% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 69 students (2.96%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 149 more women than men received degrees from Otterbein University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Otterbein University is white (449 degrees awarded). There were 9.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Otterbein University is Registered Nursing (52 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (37 degrees) and General Psychology (36 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (36 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (215,116 people), Other managers (204,721 people), Secondary school teachers (153,452 people), Postsecondary teachers (146,063 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (111,941 people).

The most specialized majors at Otterbein University in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (36 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees), English (16 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Otterbein University are Natural Resources & Conservation (36 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees), English (16 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (532,166 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (344,838 people), Computer Systems Design (175,444 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (173,849 people), and Construction (110,796 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 (2024)

Registered Nursing
52 degrees awarded
General Health Services
37 degrees awarded
General Psychology
36 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Otterbein University was Registered Nursing with 52 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

226

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

375

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 226 degrees were awarded to men at Otterbein University, which is 0.603 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (375).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Otterbein University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.74 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Otterbein University in Registered Nursing, which is 12 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 60% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
449 degrees awarded
Black or African American
45 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Otterbein University is white (449 degrees awarded). There were 9.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

2.66% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
397 degrees awarded
White Female
393 degrees awarded
White Female
389 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Otterbein University is white female (397 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (393 degrees).

Operations

Otterbein University has an endowment valued at nearly $128M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.4M (12%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Otterbein University had a total salary expenditure of 67.1M. Otterbein University employs 54 Professors, 41 Associate professors and 20 Assistant professors. Most academics at Otterbein University are Female Professor (31), Female Associate professor (23), and Male Professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Otterbein University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 58 employees, Management, with 44 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees.

Endowment

$128M

2024 Endowment

7.3%

growth from 2023

Otterbein University has an endowment valued at about $128M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Otterbein University grew 7.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $81.8M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$992k - Federal
$309k - State
$40.3k - Local

As of 2024, Otterbein University received $992k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $309k from state grants and contracts, and $40.3k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$27.3M

2024 Salaries

1.34%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Otterbein University paid a median of $27.3M in salaries, which represents 40.6% of their overall expenditure ($67.1M) and a 1.34% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.67% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.9% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.66M

Instructional Salaries

124

Number of Employees

In 2024, Otterbein University paid a total of $9.66M to 124 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Otterbein University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 58 employees, Management with 44 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees.

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