Ottawa University – Arizona
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Ottawa University – Arizona
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: American Baptist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Ottawa University – Arizona is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Surprise, Arizona. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 830, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 31%. The university offers 24 bachelor's degrees and has a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $29,600.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
31% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
54% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankConsidered (not required)
Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programConsidered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentImplied no
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-21
SAT 25th-75th Percentile860-1090
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
909
Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
45%
Unknown
0%
Black
12%
Hispanic
30%
Two or more races
8%
Non-U.S. Citizen
%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Socio-economic diversity
43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
5
Total Online Enrollment
908
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.100% online, 0% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's100% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
75%
State Grant Aid
12%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
43%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debtafter graduation
$42k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 6 | History. | |||
| 7 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 8 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 9 | Psychology. | |||
| 10 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 11 | Theology And Religious Vocations. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.