Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, OU's acceptance rate is 78.23% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.02%. 2,610 men and 721 women applied to OU and 2,099 men and 507 women students were accepted.
Among them, 177 men and 84 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at OU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,331 | 2,610 | 721 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,606 | 2,099 | 507 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 261 | 177 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.23% | 80.42% | 70.32% | - | - |
| Yield | 10.02% | 8.43% | 16.57% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 15 students (6% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 24 students (9%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at OU.
The median SAT score is 950 with 490 SAT EBRW and 460 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 540 and the 25th percentile is 460. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 400 .
The median ACT composite score is 19 with 75th percentile score of 23 and 25th percentile score of 18 at OU. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 19.
The SAT and ACT scores at Ottawa University-Ottawa are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,057, ACT: 21 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 860 | 950 | 1100 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 490 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT English | 16 | 19 | 21 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 261 first-year students enrolled in OU. The proportion of full-time students is 93.10% and part-time students is 6.90%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 67.82% and women students is 32.18%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at OU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 261 | 177 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 243 | 161 | 82 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at OU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ottawa University-Ottawa.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Ottawa University-Ottawa. The next table provides general admission information for applying to OU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Admission Information | www.ottawa.edu/ouks/admissions/overview |
| Online Application | https://www.ottawa.edu/apply-now |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research) |