Otterbein University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
82.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
550
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,762 students have applied and 3,148 students have allowed to admit to Otterbein University (Acceptance rate: 83.68%). Otterbein's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.47 % where 550 students have finally enrolled out of 3,148 admitted students.
Otterbein acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Cedarville University and Ohio Christian University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.01%).
Otterbein enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 28.43%).
How to Apply to Otterbein University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Otterbein. Otterbein offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Otterbein and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Otterbein University is 0 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Otterbein University is lower than the schools (average score is 1,135). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Otterbein University | 0 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,135 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Otterbein University, 71 students submitted SAT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 0 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 525 | 570 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 560 | 640 |
| Total | 1,035 | 1,130 | 1,260 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Otterbein University, 289 students submitted ACT scores (53% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| English | 19 | 22 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 22 | 26 |
Otterbein Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Otterbein University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |