Otterbein University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,224

1.84% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,138

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.46%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

82.9%

3,537 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,605

83.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

69.2%

389 Graduates

About

Otterbein University is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Otterbein University were Registered Nursing (59 degrees awarded), General Health Services (37 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (32 degrees).

In 2021, 756 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Otterbein University. 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (597 degrees), 15.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (39 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Otterbein University is $33,224, which is $10,040 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Otterbein University is $33,224, which is $10,040 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,138.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Otterbein University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,224

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Otterbein University was $33,224. The cost of tuition at Otterbein University is $10,040 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Otterbein University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,138

2021 Value

4.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Otterbein University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,138. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Otterbein University grew by 4.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Otterbein University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,288

Room and Board

$1,358

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Otterbein University was of $9,288 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.29% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,358. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.11% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Otterbein University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Otterbein University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.78% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Otterbein University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.46%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Otterbein University was 0.46%, which represents 3 out of the 652 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Otterbein University received 3,537 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 24.1% annual growth. Out of those 3,537 applicants, 2,932 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,605 students enrolled at Otterbein University in 2021. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Otterbein University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,932

Accepted Out of 3,537

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Otterbein University was 82.9% (2,932 admissions from 3,537 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 76.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 24.1%, while admissions grew by 35.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Otterbein University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Otterbein University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Otterbein University had a total enrollment of 2,605 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Otterbein University is 2,182 students and the part-time enrollment is 423. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Otterbein University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Otterbein University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.1% White, 8.75% Black or African American, 5.72% Hispanic or Latino, 4.76% Two or More Races, 3.22% Asian, 0.115% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0384% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Otterbein University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.8%), followed by White Male (29.3%) and Black or African American Female (4.47%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (36.3%), followed by White Female (35%) and Black or African American Female (7.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Otterbein University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,605 students. The full-time enrollment at Otterbein University is 2,182 and the part-time enrollment is 423. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Otterbein University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Otterbein University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Otterbein University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Otterbein University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Otterbein University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,903 enrolled students
Black or African American
228 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
149 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Otterbein University is 73.1% White, 8.75% Black or African American, 5.72% Hispanic or Latino, 4.76% Two or More Races, 3.22% Asian, 0.115% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0384% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 112 students (4.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 240 more women than men received degrees from Otterbein University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Otterbein University is white (597 degrees awarded). There were 15.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (39 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Otterbein University is Registered Nursing (59 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (37 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (32 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Otterbein University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (27 degrees awarded), Communications (47 degrees), and History (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Otterbein University are Elementary & middle school teachers (306,276 people), Other managers (293,582 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (224,959 people), Postsecondary teachers (188,760 people), and Secondary school teachers (163,214 people).

The most specialized majors at Otterbein University in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (27 degrees awarded), Communications (47 degrees), History (12 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees), and English (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Otterbein University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Otterbein University are Natural Resources & Conservation (27 degrees awarded), Communications (47 degrees), History (12 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees), and English (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Otterbein University are Elementary & secondary schools (675,916 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (447,607 people), Computer Systems Design (234,490 people), Legal services (198,281 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (170,332 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Otterbein University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
59 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
37 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
32 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Otterbein University was Registered Nursing with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Otterbein University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

258

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

498

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 258 degrees were awarded to men at Otterbein University, which is 0.518 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (498).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Otterbein University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Otterbein University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.72 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Otterbein University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.43 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 57% of students graduating from Otterbein University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Otterbein University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.63% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
597 degrees awarded
Black or African American
39 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Otterbein University is white (597 degrees awarded). There were 15.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (39 degrees).

4.89% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
389 degrees awarded
White Male
208 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Otterbein University is white female (389 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (208 degrees).

Operations

Otterbein University has an endowment valued at nearly $123M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 31.8M (25.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Otterbein University had a total salary expenditure of 60.5M. Otterbein University employs 60 Professors, 48 Associate professors and 21 Assistant professors. Most academics at Otterbein University are Male Professor (30), Female Professor (30), and Female Associate professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Otterbein University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 46 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, and Management with 43 employees.

Endowment

$123M

2021 Endowment

23.9%

growth from 2020

Otterbein University has an endowment valued at about $123M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Otterbein University grew 23.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $72.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Otterbein University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.93M - Federal
$42k - State
$2.42k - Local

As of 2021, Otterbein University received $5.93M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $42k from state grants and contracts, and $2.42k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$29.7M

2021 Salaries

2.12%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Otterbein University paid a median of $29.7M in salaries, which represents 49.1% of their overall expenditure ($60.5M) and a 2.12% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.1M

Instructional Salaries

137

Number of Employees

In 2021, Otterbein University paid a total of $10.1M to 137 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

60 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Otterbein University were Professor with 60 employees, Associate professor with 48 employees, and Assistant professor with 21 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Otterbein University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees, and Management with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Otterbein University was Male Professor with 30 employees, Female Professor with 30 employees, and Female Associate professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Otterbein University.