Otterbein University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Otterbein University?

For the reported 2024-25 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition was $35,024 and required fees were $524, with the same reported rates for in-state and out-of-state students. These are published charges, not a personalized bill. Otterbein's more recent tuition schedule should be checked before making a deposit because rates can change by year and program.

• Reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $35,548 for 2024-25.
• Reported typical room and board: $13,662 for an academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,594.

Adding those reported categories yields $50,804, before transportation, personal expenses, or any program-specific charges. It is an illustration using the listed categories, not a complete official cost-of-attendance budget or an estimate of what every student will pay. Commuters and students with different housing or meal arrangements will have different costs.

Aid changes the comparison. The reported average net price was $12,659 for students from families earning up to $48,000 and $23,061 for those in the $75,001-$110,000 band. Those are averages for defined income groups, not individual offers. Institutional scholarships, federal and state grants where eligible, and other aid may reduce a student's billed or overall costs; loans must be repaid. Applicants should complete the financial-aid process, compare their actual award with the full cost budget, and check renewal conditions on any scholarship. Eligible military-connected students should also ask how education benefits interact with other aid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Otterbein University?

Otterbein students can pursue part-time employment alongside classes, including jobs that may qualify as Federal Work-Study for eligible students. A work-study award indicates eligibility to earn up to an approved amount through qualifying work; it is not money automatically credited in full to a tuition bill or a guarantee of a job.

Students interested in work-study should complete the required financial-aid application and follow Otterbein's student-job application process. Other campus jobs may have different funding rules, while internships may be paid, unpaid, or taken for academic credit depending on the position and program.

Otterbein's career support also includes individual and group counseling, résumé and interview preparation, job listings and fairs, employer contact, and alumni networking opportunities. These services can help students explore majors and seek internships or employment, but they should not be confused with verified job-placement outcomes. Students in programs with required fieldwork should distinguish that academic requirement from an optional campus job.