by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Otterbein University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Otterbein University were $35,548 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $524; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,024 |
| Fees | $524 |
| Total | $35,548 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Otterbein University cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Otterbein University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Otterbein University is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Otterbein University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Otterbein University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,224 |
| Two Years Ago | $33,824 |
| One Year Ago | $34,424 |
| Most Recent Year | $35,024 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Otterbein has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition went up 1.7%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $36,167 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.82%, so a year from now students could pay around $36,195.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $36,195 |
| In 2 Years | $36,854 |
| In 3 Years | $37,525 |
| In 4 Years | $38,208 |
| In 5 Years | $38,904 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $148,782.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Otterbein University, visit the Otterbein University Financial Aid page.
