The Otterbein Advantage Scholarship
Otterbein University is proud to partner with employers throughout Ohio to offer a special educational benefit — the advantage of a private university education at public school prices.
What distinguishes the Otterbein Advantage Scholarship is the broadened benefit of eligibility. Advantage Partner employees, their spouse/domestic partner, AND their dependent children are able to take advantage of this transformative educational opportunity.
Connect With Us
Phanawn Bailey 21′ MBA 23′
Coordinator Advantage Partnership
Otterbein Office of Admission
Email: bailey1@otterbein.edu
Phone: 614-823-1355
Highlights for Dependent Children of Participating Advantage Partner Employees
$20,000 Scholarship
This award is renewable for FOUR years.**
This scholarship represents a 55% discount off of Otterbein’s 2025-2026 tuition.
Students net tuition price is $16,074 before state, federal or institutional need-based aid or loans.
Otterbein Ranked
100% of classes taught by Otterbein faculty.
#12 of Regional Universities Midwest.
#9 in Best Value Schools
Top 35 for Performers on Social Mobility Regional.
U.S. News & World Report | America’s Best Colleges,
2024-2025
Exceptional Affordability
Otterbein is among the TOP TEN MOST AFFORDABLE UNIVERSITIES in the state of Ohio.
Money, “The Best Colleges in America,” 2025
21st Century Education
Access to an education built on Otterbein’s innovative Integrative Studies curriculum, hands-on experiential education, and more than 60+ undergraduate majors and 45+ minors.
Student Success
93% of the Class of 2024 reported that they were either EMPLOYED, IN GRADUATE SCHOOL, SERVING IN THE MILITARY, or VOLUNTEER SERVICE within six months of graduation.
Enroll NOW!
Qualifying dependents may enroll and begin at Otterbein each spring or fall. Visit www.otterbein.edu/apply/ for details.
** Students are responsible for additional costs that may include textbooks and supplies, mandatory technology and student life fees, and room and board if they choose to live on campus.
Current Advantage Partners
- Bath & Body Works
- BIBIBOP
- BMI Federal Credit Union
- Central Ohio Primary Care
- Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
- Charley’s Cheesecakes
- Charley’s Kids Foundation
- City of Columbus
- City of Westerville
- Columbus City Schools
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Community Financial Wellness
- Delaware County
- Fairfield Medical Center
- Franklin County
- g2o
- Knox Community Hospital
- Lenny’s Grill & Subs
- Licking Memorial Health Systems
- Nationwide Children’s
- OhioHealth
- Roush Auto Group
- Safari Golf Club
- Solar Planet
- The Wilds
- Westerville Area Chamber
- Westerville City Schools
- Zoombezi Bay
Receive more information from us about qualifying for our Advantage Scholarship, as well as the other benefits of an Otterbein education.
