Otterbein University Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
0%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Otterbein University has a diverse student body with 27% 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
72.6%(1,578)
Hispanic
6.2%(135)
African American
9.2%(199)
Asian
3.5%(75)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(12)
Two or More Races
5.1%(111)
Unknown
2.8%(61)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment2,458
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
40.0%(870)
Women
60.0%(1,303)

Gender Statistics

Men870

35% of total enrollment

Women1,303

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Otterbein University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.1%(67)
18-19
43.2%(939)
20-21
40.3%(875)
22-24
10.2%(221)
25+
3.2%(70)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.7%(2)
22-24
19.2%(54)
25+
80.1%(225)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

12%

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 89% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.8%(485)
Out-of-State
11.2%(61)

Regional Representation

In-State485

89% of student body

Out-of-State61

11% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age