Ottawa University-Ottawa

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Ottawa, KS

$29,980

Avg tuition

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About Ottawa University-Ottawa

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-Ottawa is a small private university located on a rural campus in Ottawa, Kansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 720, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 34 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 37%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $29,980.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

70% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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

60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

37% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

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 18-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 750-990

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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797

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

10:1

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

56%

Hispanic

15%

Unknown

13%

Black

12%

Two or more races

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

Female student population

39%

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

3

Total Online Enrollment

797

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

93% On-campus

7% 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 43% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $29,980 $29,980
Graduate $15,576 $15,576

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $11,934
On-campus other expenses $3,640
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,250
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,640
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,640

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $46,754 $46,754
Off-campus without family $44,070 $44,070
Off-campus with family $34,820 $34,820

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

43%

State Grant Aid

25%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

43%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,364
State Grant Aid $2,457
Institution Grant Aid $16,919
Pell Grant Aid $4,926

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

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

Participation

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

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 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

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

7

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

8

History

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

11

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

14

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

15

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

17

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.