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Otterbein University

Westerville, OH·Private·~85% acceptance

Otterbein University is a private university in Westerville, OH. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 85% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $19,237 per year. About 68% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $53,313 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$19,237/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $48,321
Aid cuts ~$29,084/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Dec 15
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.38–3.88
SAT (middle 50%)1035–1260
ACT (middle 50%)22–28
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
68%
graduation rate
80%
freshman retention
$44,539
median earnings, 6yr
$53,313
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Otterbein University's acceptance rate?
Otterbein University admits about 85% of applicants.
How much does Otterbein University cost?
At Otterbein University, the average net price after aid is about $19,237 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $48,321 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Otterbein University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1035–1260 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT.
What are Otterbein University's application deadlines?
Otterbein University's deadlines are Early Action around Dec 15, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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