Otterbein University (Nursing Program) is a CCNE-accredited private, nonprofit university based in Ohio, chartered in 1847, offering one nursing pathway online. Otterbein University (Nursing Program) fits a working RN who can keep to scheduled online class sessions. If a fixed class schedule fights your shifts, factor that in before you apply.
We do not show a quantified score for Otterbein University (Nursing Program) yet. As a private, nonprofit university it sets its own tuition and support model, and we check program quality, faculty, online support, real cost, and student outcomes against primary sources before scoring it. For now its first-time NCLEX index of 84.1 is one input we weigh, not a verdict. A made-up or perfect-looking rating is not something we publish.
The numbers that matter for Otterbein University (Nursing Program)
Where recent cohorts land above the national baseline
| Reporting year | First-time pass rate |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 100% |
| 2022 | 91.8% |
Otterbein University (Nursing Program)'s index of 84.1 sits above the national baseline. First-time pass rates rose from 91.8% in 2022 to 100% in 2023. The index is a recency-weighted, baseline-normalized editorial signal built from public first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates. It is not an accreditation and not an outcome guarantee. Read the full methodology.
Data sourcing note: NCLEX pass rates, salary figures, and accreditation status cited on this page are drawn from state boards of nursing, government labor data, or official accreditor and school sources, with the reporting year noted. Figures are current as of the date listed and are subject to change.
What stands out at Otterbein University (Nursing Program), and what to watch
- Private Ohio university nursing program with an established pre-licensure BSN
- First-time NCLEX-RN pass rates have improved year over year across the recent two-year window
- Clinical placement network concentrated across Ohio
- Private tuition is well above public-university in-state cost
- Pass-rate figures reflect a single program cohort and vary year to year
- Pre-licensure clinical coursework is campus-based
Who this path is wrong for
- If fixed class times clash with your shifts, the scheduled online format at Otterbein University (Nursing Program) may not suit you.
- If Otterbein University (Nursing Program) does not offer the pathway you need, start from the programs hub instead of this page.
- If first-time NCLEX outcomes are your hard filter, weigh this school's index of 84.1 against the alternatives below before you inquire.
What you can study at Otterbein University (Nursing Program)
Common questions
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Sources
- First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, Ohio Board of Nursing, 2022-2023. Cited source, 2026-05-22. https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/nursing.ohio.gov/uploads/NCLEX%20Reports/NCSBN%20NCLEX%20Reports/2023%20RN%20NCSBN%20NCLEX%20Reports.pdf