Westerville, Ohio · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Otterbein University is a private university in Westerville, Ohio, United States. The university was founded in 1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and named for United Brethren founder, Philip William Otterbein. It has been associated since 1968 with the United Methodist Church. It is primarily an undergraduate institution with approximately 2,100 undergraduate and 240 graduate students on campus. The school's mascot is Cardy the Cardinal and the school is a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference in NCAA Division III athletics.
Master's Universities
Ranked #137 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #482 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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1 South Grove Street, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
ACT composite: 23–28
Total: 2,357
Undergrad: 2,119
Undergrad full-time: 1,990
Graduate: 238
Part-time: 290
In-state
Tuition: $34,899
Total cost on campus: $52,539
Out-of-state
Tuition: $34,899
Total cost on campus: $52,539
Room & board: $12,968
Books & supplies: $1,508
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $25,535
Pell grant recipients: 32%
Rent: $834 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.32 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $10.15
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.