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Ottawa University-Ottawa

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Ottawa University-Ottawa

OUKS - Ottawa

Ottawa, Kansas 66067-3399

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Campus Vibe

Tight-knitCollege town

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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

1500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (51)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

•European exploration and early development In 1610, Étienne Brûlé became the first documented European to navigate the Ottawa River, passing what would become Ottawa on his way to the Great Lakes.
•The first non-Indigenous settlement in the area was created by Philemon Wright, a New Englander.
•Wright founded a lumber town in the area on 7 March 1800 on the north side of the river, across from the present-day city of Ottawa in Hull.
•In 1827, the town that had developed around canal construction was named after the British military engineer Colonel, John By, who was responsible for the entire Rideau Waterway construction project.
•Lawrence River bordering the state of New York that had left re-supply ships bound for southwestern Ontario easily exposed to enemy fire during the War of 1812.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from KS state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K

50 mi(87 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

273 mi(473 min)

Dallaspop. 1.3M

412 mi(714 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City56 mi

OKC Oklahoma City257 mi

STL St Louis264 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1294 mi · ~37h 23m drive

New York, NY1137 mi · ~32h 51m drive

Hartford, CT1209 mi · ~34h 56m drive

Providence, RI1274 mi · ~36h 48m drive

Albany, NY1159 mi · ~33h 29m drive

Syracuse, NY1043 mi · ~30h 8m drive

Rochester, NY972 mi · ~28h 5m drive

Buffalo, NY906 mi · ~26h 10m drive

Philadelphia, PA1077 mi · ~31h 7m drive

Pittsburgh, PA823 mi · ~23h 47m drive

Harrisburg, PA986 mi · ~28h 29m drive

Newark, NJ1129 mi · ~32h 37m drive

Washington, DC981 mi · ~28h 20m drive

Baltimore, MD1002 mi · ~28h 57m drive

Atlanta, GA692 mi · ~19h 59m drive

Charlotte, NC829 mi · ~23h 57m drive

Raleigh, NC934 mi · ~26h 59m drive

Miami, FL1247 mi · ~36h 1m drive

Orlando, FL1057 mi · ~30h 32m drive

Tampa, FL1041 mi · ~30h 4m drive

Nashville, TN495 mi · ~14h 18m drive

New Orleans, LA667 mi · ~19h 16m drive

Richmond, VA971 mi · ~28h 3m drive

Chicago, IL462 mi · ~13h 21m drive

Detroit, MI691 mi · ~19h 58m drive

Minneapolis, MN452 mi · ~13h 3m drive

St. Louis, MO273 mi · ~7h 53m drive

Kansas City, MO50 mi · ~1h 27m drive

Indianapolis, IN494 mi · ~14h 16m drive

Columbus, OH662 mi · ~19h 7m drive

Cleveland, OH744 mi · ~21h 30m drive

Milwaukee, WI492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Dallas, TX412 mi · ~11h 54m drive

Houston, TX611 mi · ~17h 39m drive

Austin, TX593 mi · ~17h 8m drive

San Antonio, TX661 mi · ~19h 6m drive

Los Angeles, CA1313 mi · ~37h 56m drive

San Francisco, CA1470 mi · ~42h 28m drive

San Diego, CA1291 mi · ~37h 18m drive

Seattle, WA1490 mi · ~43h 3m drive

Portland, OR1477 mi · ~42h 40m drive

Denver, CO527 mi · ~15h 13m drive

Phoenix, AZ1003 mi · ~28h 59m drive

Salt Lake City, UT895 mi · ~25h 51m drive

Honolulu, HI3857 mi · ~111h 25m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Kansas City (MCI)56 miles

Rental car

84 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

112 min$67-112

Oklahoma City (OKC)257 miles

Rental car

386 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

514 min$308-514

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Ottawa University-Ottawa Application Checklist

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Official High School Transcript

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Ottawa University-Ottawa Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award