12th in Midwest and Best Value School
In the latest U.S News Best Colleges rankings, Otterbein climbed another spot to rank 12th among 160 peers, putting it in the top 7% in the Regional Universities–Midwest category. Otterbein also entered the top 10 in Best Value Schools jumping eight places to rank ninth in its category. Otterbein was recognized as a Top Performer on Social Mobility, and for its Undergraduate Engineering Program.
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11th Nationwide in Service
In its 2025 College Guide and Rankings, Washington Monthly ranked Otterbein 11th among 585 Master’s Universities in the service category, which encompasses community and national service.
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2025 Inspiring Program in STEM
Insight Into Academia selected Otterbein’s Coalition for Diversity in STEM program as a 2025 Inspiring Program in STEM, a national recognition for initiatives that promote access, equity, and belonging in higher education. The Coalition is part of Otterbein’s broader STEM for All initiative.
TEACHER CREDENTIALING FOR COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP)
The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio has chosen five universities to participate in its Teacher Credentialing for College Credit Plus (CCP) program, which will credential high school teachers to teach CCP courses in their districts. Otterbein was selected as the only school to offer math credentialing through a program developed by Professor Jeff Smith. Participating high school teachers will take six classes for a total of 18 credit hours.
