Otterbein University
Otterbein University is one of the seventy private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Ohio. The campus is located in a suburb, in Westerville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,936 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 607 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 492 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 81%). Every year 64% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Otterbein University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $31,424, and fees were $450. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $31,424 and $450 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students2,936 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate81% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 7 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
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Ashland University
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1913 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/1999 - 11/01/2012 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1983 - 11/01/2012 |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2013 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 05/21/2010 - Current |
Admission
76%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1040 to 1305 |
| ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $564/credit | |
| In State Students | $564/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $564/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $591/credit | |
| In State Students | $591/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $591/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $25,380 | $25,380 | $25,380 |
| ADN | 70 | $39,480 | $39,480 | $39,480 |
| BSN | 125 | $70,500 | $70,500 | $70,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $29,550 | $29,550 | $29,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Otterbein University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 31% | $4,264 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $763 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $2,702 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $18,099 |
| Federal Student Loans | 93% | $6,096 |
| Private Loans | 12% | $12,618 |
$24,402
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$18,467 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$20,662 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$23,684 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$25,860 |
| Over $110,000$26,700 |
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Student Population
2,480
Undergrads
456
Graduates
1,868
Women
1,068
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
76% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing.
