Otterbein College Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

For the application year 2024, Otterbein College reported a robust Regular Decision acceptance rate of 83.9%, with 1,881 applicants and 1,577 accepted. This represents a significant increase from the previous year, where the acceptance rate was 75.3% for 1,500 applicants and 1,130 accepted in 2023. Notably, Otterbein has seen a consistent upward trend in acceptance rates, improving from 76.0% in 2017 and 73.0% in 2016. This upward trajectory indicates Otterbein's expanding appeal and potential shift in admission strategy, making it an increasingly accessible option for prospective students.