Otterbein College
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Otterbein University (1847–1917; 2010–present) Otterbein College (1917–2010) |
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| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1847 |
| Affiliation | United Methodist |
| President | Kathy Krendl |
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Academic staff
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327 |
| Undergraduates | 2,342 (Fall 2014) |
| Postgraduates | 449 (Fall 2014) |
| Location | Westerville, Ohio, United States |
| Campus | 140 acres (0.57 km2) |
| Colors | Tan and Cardinal |
| Athletics | NCAA Division III - OAC |
| Sports | 16 varsity sports teams (8 men's and 8 women's) |
| Nickname | Cardinals |
| Mascot | Cardy the Cardinal |
| Website | www.otterbein.edu |
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| U.S. News & World Report | 14 |
Otterbein University is a private, four-year liberal arts college in Westerville, Ohio, United States. It offers 74 majors and 44 minors as well as eight graduate programs. Featured programs include engineering, business management, education, and music, as well as programs and pre-professional advising that prepare students for study in law and medicine.
The university was founded in 1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. As a result of a division and two mergers involving the church, the university has since 1968 been associated with the United Methodist Church. The university is named for United Brethren founder the Rev. Philip William Otterbein. In 2010, its name reverted from Otterbein College to Otterbein University to reflect the increasing array of graduate and undergraduate programs offered.
It is primarily an undergraduate institution with approximately 2,300 undergraduate and 450 graduate students on the campus. Otterbein has over 100 student organizations and a popular Greek presence. The school's mascot is Cardy the Cardinal and the school is a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference in Division III athletics.
Otterbein University was founded in 1847 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. As a result of a division and two mergers involving the Church, the university has since 1968 been associated with the United Methodist Church. The University is named for United Brethren founder the Rev. Philip William Otterbein.
The Otterbein campus is located in Westerville, Ohio. It sits between Alum Creek on the west and State Street (Ohio State Route 3) on the east. West Home Street, which runs through the center of campus, is the address of most of the college's homes and student residence halls (such as 25 [Suite Style Residence], Mayne Hall, Hanby Hall, and Clements Hall), as well as the Campus Center. The north end of the campus is home to most underclassman housing, the health and physical education department, athletic facilities, as well as the Clements Recreation Center. Overall, the Campus occupies 140 acres (0.57 km2)
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