Otterbein University
Admissions
Interested in attending Otterbein University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Otterbein University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Otterbein University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Otterbein accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 3,498 people applied and 2,914 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Otterbein University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Otterbein University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Otterbein University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Otterbein considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Otterbein University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Otterbein University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.67. 21% of freshmen who attended Otterbein were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 50% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Otterbein is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Otterbein University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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