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Otterbein University

Otterbein University
1 South Grove Street
Westerville, OH 43081


Fax number: (614) 823-1200
Website: https://www.otterbein.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 614 488-8144 8144
800 488-8144 8144 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,761
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,147
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 10%

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