Be Yourself at Otterbein

You Have Choices

Otterbein offers 56 undergraduate majors, 37 undergraduate minors, 4 master's degree programs, and 13 evening/weekend continuing studies majors.

We Offer Small Class Sizes

Otterbein welcomes approximately 3,000 students to campus each year and most class sizes are about 20 students. The student-faculty ratio is 12 to 1 and personal attention from your professors is the rule, not the exception.

Be Part of Our Family

Otterbein is a friendly, down-to-earth environment where you can be yourself, while being a part of the family. We value the talents you bring to campus and we will support you as you develop to your full potential.

Best of Both Worlds

Otterbein University is located in Westerville, a suburb of Ohio's capitol, Columbus. Here you will experience the charm of a small town with the opportunities of a big city. The City of Westerville was ranked 15th in the Top 100 list of "America's Best Places to Live" by Money magazine.

Otterbein University Recognized As "Up and Comer" in U.S. News & World Report

Otterbein University premiered at number seven on U.S. News & World Report’s “Up-and-Comers” list, which recognizes institutions that have recently made the most promising and innovative changes in the areas of academics, faculty, student life, campus or facilities, as determined by their peer institutions. The list is part of the annual guide to America’s Best Colleges.

“It is gratifying that our peers have witnessed the changes and progress at Otterbein and are anticipating great things from us in the future,” said Otterbein President Kathy Krendl. “We are proud of what our institution has accomplished and we are poised for even greater achievements in the coming years.” Read the press release.

Otterbein to Convert to Semesters
Otterbein will be converting from quarters to semesters in Autumn 2011. The conversion will have several benefits for students, including extended time to learn course concepts, conduct research and complete service learning, as well as a term in January that can be used for study abroad and internships. Learn more.