Ottawa Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 82.96%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 890. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $35,880
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Ottawa:
- Total Enrollment: 999, including 22 online students
- 870 Undergraduate, 129 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 61.6% men, 38.4% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 28%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 58%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 53 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 12 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Ottawa Overview
Ottawa University-Ottawa (Ottawa) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Ottawa, KS. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The Ottawa's tuition & fees is $35,880 for the academic year 2024-2025. 100% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $25,851.
The school has a total enrollment of 999 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Ottawa's acceptance rate is 82.96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.13%. The median SAT score is 890 and the ACT score is 19.
Ottawa University-Ottawa is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Ottawa University-Ottawa is $35,880. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,562.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $36,470 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,562.
| Undergraduate | $35,880 |
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| Graduate | $12,562 |
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| Undergraduate | $36,470 |
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| Graduate | $12,562 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Ottawa University-Ottawa offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Ottawa
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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