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$35,548
per year
In-State Tuition
84%
Acceptance Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
Otterbein University is an educational institution in Westerville, OH. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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16 of 16 CLEP exams accepted
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Major: Computer & Information Sciences
10
Sports
8
Men’s teams
7
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Otterbein awards Core Scholarships worth $64,000 to $96,000 over four years based on the admission application, plus three full-tuition awards by invitation.
For students entering 2027-2028
President's Scholarship
Competitive$96,000 total · Listed as $24,000; four-year value $96,000
Renewable: 2.75 Otterbein GPA required for renewal
Considered through the admission application; cannot be requested retroactively
Based on the whole application. Typically awarded with a high school GPA of 4.0 or higher; that is a typical profile, not a minimum. You receive only one Core Scholarship.
Provost's Scholarship
Competitive$92,000 total · Listed as $23,000; four-year value $92,000
Renewable: 2.75 Otterbein GPA required for renewal
Considered through the admission application; cannot be requested retroactively
Based on the whole application. Typically awarded with a high school GPA of 3.8-3.99; that is a typical profile, not a minimum. You receive only one Core Scholarship.
Trustees' Scholarship
Competitive$88,000 total · Listed as $22,000; four-year value $88,000
Renewable: 2.75 Otterbein GPA required for renewal
Considered through the admission application; cannot be requested retroactively
Based on the whole application. Typically awarded with a high school GPA of 3.4-3.79; that is a typical profile, not a minimum. You receive only one Core Scholarship.
Dean's Scholarship
Competitive$72,000 total · Listed as $18,000; four-year value $72,000
Renewable: 2.75 Otterbein GPA required for renewal
Considered through the admission application; cannot be requested retroactively
Based on the whole application. Typically awarded with a high school GPA of 3.0-3.39; that is a typical profile, not a minimum. You receive only one Core Scholarship.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,458
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$53,313
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | — | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 58 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 62 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | — | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | — | 64 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | — | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | — | 56 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | — | 57 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Psychology Psychology | — | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Sociology Sociology | — | 59 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Westerville, Ohio
Franklin County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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