Ottawa University-Ottawa

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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 936, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The university offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 29%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,900.

Ottawa, KS

$31,900

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

80%

Acceptance Rate

58%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

29%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

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 Percentile16-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile880-1140

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

44%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

52%

Unknown

0%

Black

15%

Hispanic

16%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

37%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

2

Total Online Enrollment

469

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

96% On-campus

4% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold9% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-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.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
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 boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-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

28%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

37%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,747
State Grant Aid$3,530
Institution Grant Aid$20,122
Pell Grant Aid$5,190

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

91.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Weight Lifting
  • Wrestling
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Other Sports
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7Health Professions And Related Programs.
8Mathematics And Statistics.
9Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
10Psychology.
11Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
12Social Sciences.
13Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this 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.