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B.A. in Communication Studies Discover Otterbein Virtually Sept. 29-Oct. 31 > Photograph of Towers Hall at Otterbein University. Otterbein University Recognized for Programs and Values with Multiple Awards > Nursing4 Otterbein Ranked Top Program for Nurse Anesthesia > Otterbein Homecoming & Family Week has Gone Virtual >

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Otterbein is a nationally recognized university located in Westerville, Ohio, that has a rich history of transforming the educational experience and serving the common good.

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WE ARE working to make higher education more affordable. Scholarships are the Otterbein Commitment.
WE ARE champions for the public good. 80% of Otterbein students gave 70,000 hours of service last year.
WE ARE 21st Century excellence. A bold history for innovation. Honoring our past as it shapes our future.

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Art Scene

We bring you art exhibits, music concerts, theatre shows, and more.

Location

We are at our best when every member of our community feels they belong and knows they are valued for their individual identity.

Having the nation’s 14th largest city of Columbus, Ohio, so close means every big city advantage — from internships to fun — is yours to enjoy!  
It only takes 10 minutes to get from one side of campus to the other — as long as you don’t stop too long to visit with the friends you see along the way. 
More than $30,000 is awarded annually in Communication Abilities Awards to first-year students who demonstrate outstanding potential in any of the department’s four majors.