Otterbein University
School info
3.5
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.8
Food
2.4
Clubs
3.4
Facilities
3.6
Internet
3
Location
4.3
Opportunities
3.8
Safety
4.5
Social
3.3
Happiness
4
Basic Information
Location
- Westerville, OH
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private university
- Established: 1847; 177 years ago (1847)
- Founder: Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Philip William Otterbein
Academic information
Key Area
- Biology & Earth Science
- Chemistry
- Pre-Professional Health Studies
- Art
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: Approximately 3,000 students
- Undergraduates: 2,342 (Fall 2014)
- Postgraduates: 449 (Fall 2014)
- Academic Staff: 328
Notable Alumni
- Jonathan Bennett
- David Graf
- Rachael Harris
- Sam Jaeger
- Cory Michael Smith
10 FAQs about this University from
Reddit
Students talk about this school
Good reviews
Overall 4.6
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a student at Otterbein. I have participated in many experiences that I certainly would not have been able to have anywhere else and I am beyond glad that I ended up here for my undergraduate career.
Overall 4.5
great school
Overall 4.5
Perfect location and perfect size. Professors actually care about their students. Beautiful campus
Overall 4.4
None.
Overall 4.3
I'm an adult student finishing my bachelor's degree so I can't speak to the typical undergrad experience regarding housing and food. I can however sing the praises of the professors I've had so far in the BAE department and INST courses. I've had pleasant experiences with academic advising, registrar, and student affairs as well.
Overall 4.3
Not Specified.
Overall 4.2
Doing great
Overall 4.2
Loved my years at Otterbein!
Overall 4.2
BEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE
Overall 4.2
Great place. Love my time here
Bad reviews
Overall 0.9
THE worst school possible. advice to all future students, don't even bother!
Overall 0.9
Worst school ever
Overall 1.4
Otterbein is a very small school. For the price paid, a better education could be received elsewhere.
Overall 1.6
Otterbein is a small, Midwest, private institution. The demography of the campus is fairly homogeneous: middle to upper class, white, and (majority) female. It was an okay school to attend. I must admit it was my safety school. Not a lot of diversity on campus (e.g. people, activities, beliefs, etc.) but close to Columbus which helps.
Overall 1.7
I really dont like this school
Overall 1.8
The school itself is pretty, but students aren't friendly and there is rarely anything going on that makes it worth staying on campus. The wifi sucks. The class size is nice, but also means that people will know if you're not in class, so don't skip! My best advice to you is to befriend your professors.
Overall 1.8
Not Specified.
Overall 1.9
I transferred from here after my freshmen year because it just wasn't the college experience I was looking for. It is a great school if you want to be a theatre major which I am not. I also think it was too small for me so if you are looking for something small then it might be the place for you.