Introduction and Overview

Otterbein University is a private comprehensive university located in Westerville, Ohio, USA, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. The school is medium-sized, with approximately 2,300 undergraduates and 450 graduate students.

History and Founding

The school was founded in 1847 by the United Christian Church and named after Philip William Otterbein, the founder of the United Brethren. Since 1968, Otterbein University has been associated with the United Methodist Church. In 2010, with the increase of undergraduate and graduate programs, the college was renamed Otterbein University.

Strength of Schooling

Faculty: It has a highly qualified faculty team. The teachers not only have a solid academic background, but also focus on personalized guidance and training for students, and are committed to helping students achieve academic and personal growth.

Academic Achievements: It has cultivated outstanding graduates in multiple disciplines. Its graduates have certain competitiveness in the job market and further studies, and have provided a large number of talents for the society.

Research level: Although it is a comprehensive university, it also has certain research results in some disciplines, such as some research projects with practical application value in the fields of nursing and education.

Nature of the institution

Private comprehensive university, associated with the United Methodist Church.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis that education should not only promote students' career development, but also promote common interests, including democracy, social justice, fairness, inclusion and active global citizenship. Focus on improving students' comprehensive quality through practical learning and interdisciplinary research, and encourage students to actively participate in community service and social practice to achieve the unity of personal growth and social values.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Music, drama and dance, nursing, education, biochemistry and molecular biology and other majors have certain characteristics and advantages. Its music department offers degrees such as Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Arts, including professional directions such as music business, music history and literature, jazz and general music research, rich and diverse music programs, and touring ensembles tour at home and abroad; Drama and Art programs provide professional training in the fields of performance, design/technology and musicals, and offer BFA degrees in all three programs.

Key laboratories and research centers: No particularly prominent key laboratories have been found in public information, but the school has corresponding research facilities and academic resources in various disciplines to support teaching and research.

Departments

The school has the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Professional Studies, etc. The College of Arts and Sciences has departments and majors in art, life sciences, biochemistry and molecular biology, chemistry, communication, earth sciences, English, second languages, history, mathematical sciences, modern languages ​​and cultures, music, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, religion, sociology and anthropology, and drama and dance; the School of Professional Studies has departments and majors in business, accounting and economics, education, engineering, equine science, health and sports science, and nursing.

Rankings

In 2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked Otterbein University 14th in "Midwestern Regional Universities", 19th in "Midwestern Regional Universities" (tied), 12th in "Best Colleges for Veterans" (tied), and 35th in "Best Value Schools" in 2018.

Cost

The exact tuition and fees of the school have not been found yet, but the school said it will provide scholarships and financial aid to students and is committed to making higher education more affordable.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: There are 26 teaching buildings on campus, including a well-stocked library, an 80,000 square meter football field, a standard 6-lane 200-meter indoor track and field facility, a high-tech fitness field, a basketball court that can accommodate 3,100 people, three large volleyball and tennis courts, two handball courts and a gymnastics training room. In addition, there is a student-run radio station Wobn, with a frequency of 97.5 FM.

Campus Culture: It has a unique campus cultural atmosphere, focusing on the comprehensive development of students and community building. Students can participate in various clubs and sports activities to enrich their extracurricular life, make friends, and cultivate teamwork spirit and leadership skills. The school has a long history of Greek life, with six sororities and eight fraternities.