Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Otterbein University is 83.68% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.47%. 1,454 men and 2,307 women applied to Otterbein and 1,235 men and 1,912 women students were accepted.
Among them, 205 men and 345 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Otterbein.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Otterbein
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants3,7621,4542,30701
Admitted3,1481,2351,91201
Enrolled55020534500
Acceptance Rate 83.68%84.94%82.88%-100.00%
Yield 17.47%16.60%18.04%-0.00%
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 71 students (13% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 289 students (53%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Otterbein.
The median SAT score is 1,130 with 570 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25th percentile is 525. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 640 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 20 at Otterbein. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at Otterbein University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,125, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Otterbein
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total103511301260
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing525570620
SAT Math510560640
ACT Composite202327
ACT Math182226
ACT English192227
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 550 first-year students enrolled in Otterbein. The proportion of full-time students is 99.27% and part-time students is 0.73%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 37.27% and women students is 62.73%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Otterbein.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Otterbein
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total55020534500
Full-time54620334300
Part-time42200
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Otterbein. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Otterbein University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Get Programs and Admission Information
Otterbein Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $40 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Otterbein.
Admission Information for Applying to Otterbein
Open Admission PolicyNo
Graduate Application Fees$40
Admission Informationhttps://www.otterbein.edu/public/FutureStudents.aspx
Online Applicationhttps://www.otterbein.edu/public/FutureStudents/Undergraduate/ApplyingAndRequirements.aspx
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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