Otterbein College

One Otterbein College
Westerville, OH 43081
http://www.otterbein.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1847
Religious AffiliationUnited Methodist
Undergrad Students2,724
Endowment70,025,283
Application DeadlineJune 1
Application Fee25
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineJune 1
Tuition23,871
Room/Board6,789
Services
Associated FirmsNationwide Insurance, Cardinal Health, Worthington Industries
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsLillian Frank Art Museum
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance, other
MuseumsLillian Frank Art Museum
Periodical Subs7,369
# of Books259,290
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months69%
within one year86%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities19%
Students in sororities11%
Campus Size114 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing50%
College housing typescoed dorms (24%), women's dorms (30%), men's dorms (16%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (5%), apartment for single students (15%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (5%)
Popular EventsN/A
Nearest AirportColumbus, OH (CMH) (13), Cincinnati, OH (CVG) (135)
Nearest TrainCrestline, OH (54)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Ohio State University)
Navy ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Ohio State University)
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of OrganizationsN/A
# of fraternities7
# of sororities6
Students in fraternities19%
Students in sororities11%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Tan and Cardinal (weekly), Towers Magazine (quarterly);
Honor SocietiesAlpha Epsilon Delta, Alpha Lambda Delta, Delta Omicron, Lambda Pi ETA, Mortar Board, Order of Omega, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi ETA Sigma, Pi Kappa Delta, Torch and Key;
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ, Jewish Cultural Club, Otterbein Christian Fellowship, Religion and Philosophy Club, Religious Life Council;
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Affirmative Action Committee, African American Student Union, Asian Student Interest Association, International Programs Subcommittee, International Students Association, Sisters United;
Other OrganizationsN/A