OTTERBEIN COLLEGE

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Otterbein College

School Overview

Otterbein College has a United Methodist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Westerville, OH). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

Westerville, OH 43081
Main Phone: (614) 890-3000
Web Site: www.otterbein.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,391 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.3% of students attend full-time, while 0.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 176 male students and 374 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 32% of the student body, while females made up 68%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (7)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 81.2% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Agricultural Supply

Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

Nursing

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Otterbein College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Otterbein College is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Otterbein College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Ohio Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Weekend college
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 27,445
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 19,943
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 27,445

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.

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