The following items are required in order for international students to be considered for freshman or transfer admission to Otterbein University. Once all your application materials have been submitted, we can typically send you an application decision within 2-4 weeks. Our application review is holistic, meaning it takes into consideration many factors such as your test scores, essay, and involvement outside of the classroom.
Common Application, including essay.
$50 Application fee.
Official transcripts/documents for four years of high school/secondary school (grades 9-12).
If mailed, transcripts must be in a sealed envelope, stamped by the school. Test results must be sent by the testing agency or directly from the high school to be considered official.
Upon acceptance you must send the following to intotterb@otterbein.edu:
Official Bank Statement(s) and Sponsor Guarantee form.
Copy of passport and current visa (if applicable).
Important Notes:
All test scores must be reported directly from the testing center.
Conditional admission is available to students that meet academic requirements, but still need additional language training to be successful in a U.S. classroom. Otterbein offers an English as a Second Language program on campus to help prepare students to become full-time degree seeking candidates.
Foreign language documents must be translated into English by the issuing institution, a certified translator or English teacher.
SAT and ACT test scores and letters of recommendation are optional and may be submitted if they strengthen your application.
79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL(iBT).
550 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL(PBT).
53 or higher on the Pearson PTE
6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
105 or higher on the Duolingo English Test.
21 or higher on the English section of the ACT Test.
550 or higher on the Evidence-based Reading and Writing (ERW) section on the SAT.
112 Level Certificate from ELS.
Actuarial science is the study of problems of insurance and finance through mathematical modeling. Actuaries develop theoretical models to evaluate the current financial implications of uncertain future events. As such, actuaries requires a combination of strong analytical skills, business knowledge, and understanding of human behavior to manage complex risks facing our society.
Actuarial Science Program
Otterbein is the first private university in Ohio offering a BS in Actuarial Science. Our program is identified as an advanced undergraduate Actuarial Science program by the Society of Actuaries. Our students receive closely-directed classroom instruction and individualized advising. Our program provides preparation for the professional actuarial examinations administered by the Casualty Actuary Society and the Society of Actuaries. We also offer courses approved by Society of Actuaries and Casualty Actuarial Society which cover all three Validation by Education Experience (VEE) exams. These are required for actuarial certification.
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Students apply a variety of problem-solving strategies.
2. Students have the ability to analyze, interpret, interrelate and synthesize data.
3. Students recognize when a quantitative model may be useful and learn modeling as the art of applying math to real world applications.
4. Students appreciate the role of actuarial science in society and understand the ethical responsibilities of actuaries.
5. Students demonstrate proficiency in the mathematics of finance.
6. Students can apply their knowledge to solve real problems encountered in Actuarial Science.
Medical insurance: 1999 $ per year
