by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,313 undergraduates in 2020, Otterbein is a small, private university located in Westerville, Ohio. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Otterbein offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Otterbein can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Otterbein Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at Otterbein. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Otterbein Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Otterbein does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Otterbein Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Otterbein for Veterans Guide.
Otterbein offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Otterbein has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,313 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,138 (92.4%). Part-time attendance was 175 (7.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,138 | 175 | 2,313 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Otterbein is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Otterbein #1513 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Otterbein by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Otterbein Diversity Guide.
Otterbein has a total of 627 student athletes, 412 men and 215 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,851,768 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,763,447 |
| Net | $88,321 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Otterbein University Athletics