Ottawa University-Ottawa
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Ottawa University-Ottawa
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: American Baptist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Ottawa University-Ottawa is a small private university located on a rural campus in Ottawa, Kansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 853, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 28%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $29,980.
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- #2 Ranked in Best Online Finance Programs of 2022
- #3 Ranked in Best Online English Degree Programs
- #4 Ranked in Fastest Online Social Sciences Degree Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
57% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
28% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
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 Percentile18-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile860-1100
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
953
Students enrolled
26%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
51%
Unknown
1%
Black
17%
Hispanic
16%
Two or more races
7%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Socio-economic diversity
37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
10
Total Online Enrollment
247
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.26% online, 74% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
79% On-campus
21% 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
37%
State Grant Aid
38%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
37%
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
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
- Wrestling
- Beach Volleyball
- Other Sports
- 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 | Engineering. | |||
| 6 | History. | |||
| 7 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 8 | Psychology. | |||
| 9 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 10 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 11 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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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.