About Otterbein College
Otterbein College, now Otterbein University, is a private liberal arts institution in Westerville, Ohio, in the Columbus metropolitan area. It was founded in 1847 and has long been associated with a broad undergraduate education in a small-college setting. The campus is located in central Ohio and serves students from the region and beyond.
Otterbein offers undergraduate and graduate study across a range of disciplines, including the liberal arts, sciences, business, education, and health-related fields. The university is known for combining classroom learning with experiential opportunities such as internships, research, and applied projects. Its academic profile is shaped by a traditional liberal arts foundation with professional preparation in selected areas.
- Private liberal arts institution in Westerville, Ohio
- Broad academic offerings across liberal arts and professional fields
- Experiential learning is an important part of the student experience
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- Transfer and exam credit are evaluated through official academic review