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Ottawa University – Arizona

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Surprise, AZ

$29,600

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About Ottawa University – Arizona

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, American Baptist  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Ottawa University – Arizona is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Surprise, Arizona. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 896, 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.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

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.

Graduation Rate Insight

Information not available

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile 16-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 860-1090

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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972

Students enrolled

93%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

45%

Hispanic

27%

Unknown

18%

Black

6%

Asian

3%

Two or more races

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

43%

Socio-economic diversity

43% 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

5

Total Online Enrollment

905

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

83% On-campus

17% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $29,600 $29,600
Graduate $11,253 $11,253

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 $15,000
On-campus other expenses $3,400
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,500
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,400
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,400

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $49,200 $49,200
Off-campus without family $43,700 $43,700
Off-campus with family $34,200 $34,200

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

75%

State Grant Aid

12%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

43%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,907
State Grant Aid $1,120
Institution Grant Aid $12,695
Pell Grant Aid $4,542

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

History

BA

MA

DOC

7

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

8

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

9

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

10

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

11

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

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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.