Otterbein University Admissions

Otterbein University is open admission with an 83.68% acceptance rate. This means most students who apply will get in, making it accessible for students with a wide range of academic backgrounds. The middle 50% of students score between 1035 and 1260 on the SAT, with an average of 1148. Students don't need perfect grades to be competitive here. The school looks for students who want a close-knit learning environment (12:1 student-faculty ratio) and are interested in the arts, especially theatre and music. With its United Methodist roots and suburban Ohio setting, Otterbein attracts students who value community involvement and want personal attention from professors in a supportive college environment.