Otterbein University
- Private
Otterbein University: international tuition 37,516 USD per year, one-year total cost 51,714 USD, acceptance rate 84.5%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
Otterbein automatically considers first-year international students for $12,000–$22,000 merit scholarships at application. Need-based aid, need-blind status and CSS Profile for international students are unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 84.5% of applicants. Admitted students scored around ACT 22–28. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 51,714 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/3. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Otterbein University?
International tuition is 37,516 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 51,714 USD.
Does Otterbein University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Otterbein automatically considers first-year international students for $12,000–$22,000 merit scholarships at application. Need-based aid, need-blind status and CSS Profile for international students are unclear.
What English scores does Otterbein University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Otterbein University?
The acceptance rate is 84.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 16/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships at application, with no separate application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page states whether admission for international students ignores ability to pay. Bank statements are requested only after acceptance.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; FAFSA applies only to those eligible for US federal aid.
Scholarships at this school
International Undergraduate ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page12,000 – 22,000 USD/year≈ ₫313M – ₫573M
This is a merit scholarship listed for F-1 international students on the International Admissions page, so Vietnamese students are eligible.
Deadline: Application must be received six months before enrollment start
Opportunity Scholarship Gap AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The excerpt only says the award goes to Ohio residents with lower family income and never explicitly excludes international students, so no conclusion can be drawn.
Deadline: FAFSA priority date: January 31, 2027
Talent & Departmental ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
The page lists this under the international admissions scholarships but does not explicitly state international eligibility.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- Proof of fundsiAfter admission you must submit official bank statements, a financial affidavit and passport/visa copies.Required
- High-school transcriptiOnly official transcripts sent directly from the issuing school are accepted.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Otterbein begins mailing admission decisions (November 1) (ROLLING)Decisionabout17days
- Priority deadline for scholarships and Honors ProgramScholarship+61 days
- Priority application deadline for scholarships and the Honors Program (December 15)Application+61 days
- General application deadline (March 1) (RD)Application+137 days
- National Decision Deadline: $150 enrollment fee due (May 1)Deposit+198 days
Credit for exams
AP scores of 4 or 5 earn credit for the equivalent course; a 3 earns proficiency only.
Scores that count12345IB students earn credit per certificate and up to 28 credit hours with the full diploma.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data