Otterbein University

Westerville, OH · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Otterbein University is a private nonprofit institution in Westerville, Ohio, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 2,157 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $53,313 ten years after enrollment, which is 31% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 68.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $26,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.05x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,237 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Psychology, Biology, Sports & Fitness, and Business Administration & Management.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,313
Graduation Rate
68.4%
Median Debt
$26,000
Average Net Price
$19,237
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.69x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.05x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,157
Admission Rate
84.5%
Average SAT
1220
Retention Rate
79.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$35,548
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,548
Pell Grant Rate
30.6%
Federal Loan Rate
53.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$12,458
Income $30K–$48K
$12,659
Income $48K–$75K
$16,478
Income $110K+
$24,620

Student Demographics

Women
59.4%
White
68.8%
Black
12.5%
Hispanic
5.4%
Asian
3.5%
Two or More Races
5.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
69.9%

Accreditations

Programs (60)

Bachelor (42)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $80,188 47
Psychology $49,090 39
Biology $42,619 38
Sports & Fitness $46,521 31
Business Administration & Management $70,328 31
Teacher Education $47,383 29
Health Services $62,364 27
Wildlife Management $41,121 23
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Not reported 23
Public Relations $58,065 22
Drama & Theater Arts $38,023 22
Communications $51,006 21
Criminology Not reported 15
Finance Not reported 14
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 12
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs Not reported 11
Systems Engineering Not reported 11
Mechanical Engineering Not reported 10
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 10
Fine Arts Not reported 10
Accounting Not reported 10
Music Not reported 9
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 8
Secondary Education Not reported 8
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Not reported 8
History Not reported 8
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services Not reported 7
Rhetoric & Composition Not reported 7
Mathematics Not reported 7
Sociology Not reported 7
Marketing Not reported 7
Ethnic & Gender Studies Not reported 6
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other Not reported 6
Public Health Not reported 6
Education Not reported 5
Romance Languages Not reported 5
Economics Not reported 5
Political Science Not reported 5
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 5
English Language & Literature Not reported 4
Sustainability Studies Not reported 4
Chemistry Not reported 3

Master (8)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $117,614 26
Registered Nursing $125,033 16
Health Services Administration Not reported 11
Secondary Education Not reported 7
Curriculum & Instruction Not reported 6
Special Education Not reported 5
Teacher Education Not reported 5
Health Services Not reported 3

First Professional (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing Not reported 34

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing Not reported 3
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Philosophy Bachelor 2
International Relations Bachelor 2
International Business Bachelor 2
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Bachelor 1
Special Education Bachelor 1
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General Bachelor 1
Physics Bachelor 1
Business/Corporate Communications Bachelor 1

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