Highlights of the Class of 2030

by | Oct 30, 2026 | Around the ‘Bein.

Julie Russell Summer Reunion Group Picture

Otterbein welcomed approximately 650 new first-year students on campus this fall! Bonus: Otterbein also welcomed 91 new transfer and adult students!

Incoming Class Overview

88% earned a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Most Popular Names Male: Jacob, Female: Grace & Olivia (tie!)

35% are student-athletes.

43% of the class is Pell Grant-eligible

34.5% self-identifies as students of color (an increase of 2.8%).

27 states represented, including Ohio.

Top 5 Academic Departments by declared major:

  1. Nursing
  2. Biology and Earth Science
  3. Business, Accounting, and Economics
  4. Health and Sport Sciences
  5. Engineering, Computer Science, and Physics

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