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Ottawa University-Ottawa

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Ottawa, Kansas 66067-3399

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Ottawa University-Ottawa is a private institution in Ottawa with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1011, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 935 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,552 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,083.

Established
1826
Type
Single-tier municipality with a Mayor–council system
Conference
Atlantic Division and play their home games at the Canadian Tire Centre

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80%Acceptance
1011SAT Avg
935Students
15:1Student:Faculty
29%Grad Rate
$55,552Earnings 10yr
$28,083Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ottawa University-Ottawa Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1011

Reading & WritingMid: 500
460590
MathMid: 480
420550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 18
1621

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1011

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,300
Room & Board$12,160
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$51,340
Average Net Price$28,083
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,092
$30–48K$25,749
$48–75K$28,099
$75–110K$29,480
$110K+$30,254

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,083

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

14.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (51)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
935
Gender Split
37% / 63%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 15%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate28.7%
Freshman Retention57.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,139
8 Years$53,089
10 Years$55,552

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,200
Men
$56,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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