Otterbein University

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH, USA
Private
4 Year

Elizabeth's Review

Review of Otterbein University

from Avalon, CA

Describe your college in three sentences.

I'm a Health Promotion and Fitness Major, and the professors are great! The classes are small, the professors are excited to be here, the area is safe but close to big city excitement, and the food's pretty good too! I also got a lot of financial aid to go here so they really saved me there!

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

I got amazing financial aid by keeping in close contact with the admissions people and pushing how involved I am in the community (they're big on that here). I had a 3.2 in high school but still got aid I thought only the top kids got and get to go to this great school!

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

The professors are there to help, but also constantly push you to grow and reach out. The student resources are very accessible and free, and there are so many people that really want to be here that they really support each other to succeed

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Most of the dorms are pretty strict and keep a close eye on students which can be annoying, but the dorms are pretty nice (Clements, 25 W Home Street, & Devore are the best).

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

There's always some kind of little event going on on campus as well as some great fitness classes (free and fun). If nothing on campus catches your interest, there's plenty to do nearby from concerts and games at the Nationwide Center, to clubs and bars, to parks and running trails.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

I got amazing financial aid by keeping in close contact with the admissions people and pushihg

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Sociable, maybe kids from smaller schools (used to more individual attention), athletes, and theatre kids.