Otterbein University Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
0%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Otterbein University has a diverse student body with 29% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
70.9%(1,644)
Hispanic
6.1%(141)
African American
10.2%(237)
Asian
3.9%(91)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(12)
Two or More Races
5.3%(122)
Unknown
2.9%(68)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment2,900
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Otterbein University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Otterbein University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.4%(937)
Women
59.6%(1,382)

Gender Statistics

Men937

32% of total enrollment

Women1,382

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Otterbein University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 77% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.0%(62)
18-19
43.5%(914)
20-21
41.3%(868)
22-24
8.8%(184)
25+
3.4%(72)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(3)
22-24
16.5%(39)
25+
82.2%(194)

Age Diversity Insights

77%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Otterbein University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 93% in-state residents, 7% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.4%(485)
Out-of-State
6.6%(34)

Regional Representation

In-State485

93% of student body

Out-of-State34

7% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age