A private, United Methodist university, Otterbein University is situated in Westerville, OH. Otterbein University occupies a total area of about 140 acres. The foundation of Otterbein University was laid down in the year 1847. Otterbein University is recognised by its official colors, tan and cardinal. In addition to over 2,480 undergraduate students, OU also boasts of over 456 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 2,936. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 328 faculty. Around 95% of the students are 24 and under at Otterbein University. At OU around 76% are white, 8% are Black or African American, and 5% belong to two or more races. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 61% of the students are females and 39% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Rachael Harris, Benjamin Hanby, Sam Jaeger, and Chris Jansing in its 173 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. OU offers a total of 228 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education), CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), HLC Higher Learning Commission, and NASM (National Association of Schools of Music). The total endowment of the Otterbein University is around $101 million (2019).
