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Ottawa, Kansas · Private Non-Profit ·Town

Ottawa University-Ottawa

D
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 81% value
83% Acceptance $27,963 Avg net price 27.9% Graduate $55,552 Median earnings 870 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Private Non-Profit
Setting
Town
Enrollment
870 students
Women / Men
38.2% / 61.8%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
83%
SAT (mid 50%)
750–1000
ACT (mid 50%)
16–22

Cost

Avg net price
$27,963
Sticker price
$51,856
Tuition (in-state)
$35,880
Tuition (out-of-state)
$35,880

Outcomes

Graduation rate
27.9%
Retention rate
58.3%
Median earnings (10y)
$55,552
Median debt
$21,500 (~$233/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
36.8%
Take federal loans
75.5%

All majors at Ottawa University-Ottawa

40 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Accounting and Related Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Finance and Financial Management Services
Communication and Media Studies
Curriculum and Instruction
Business/Managerial Economics
Marketing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Educational Administration and Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
English Language and Literature, General
Sociology
Information Science/Studies
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Education, General
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Fine and Studio Arts
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Management Information Systems and Services
Special Education and Teaching
Engineering, General
Mathematics
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Human Services, General
Music
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Human Resources Management and Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
History

Cost & ROI

Is Ottawa University-Ottawa worth it?

Pay $27,963/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $55,552 ten years out — about 2.0× the annual cost. Value grade: D.

Avg net price
$27,963/yr
Median earnings
$55,552/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$21,500~$233/mo
4-year est. cost
$111,852net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Ottawa University-Ottawa's acceptance rate?

Ottawa University-Ottawa admits 83% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 750–1000 range on the SAT.

How much does Ottawa University-Ottawa cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $27,963. The sticker price before any aid is $51,856, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $111,852.

How much debt do Ottawa University-Ottawa graduates have?

Graduates leave Ottawa University-Ottawa with a median federal student loan balance of $21,500, which works out to about $233 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 75.5% of students take federal loans.

Is Ottawa University-Ottawa worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Ottawa University-Ottawa graduates earn a median of $55,552 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.0× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Ottawa University-Ottawa a value grade of D.

What SAT score do you need for Ottawa University-Ottawa?

Admitted students score 750–1000 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Ottawa University-Ottawa?

27.9% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Ottawa University-Ottawa within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 58.3%.

What are the most popular majors at Ottawa University-Ottawa?

40 programs are listed in federal data; 24 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Ottawa University-Ottawa is Business Administration, Management and Operations (35.9%), followed by Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (15.9%).

What percent of Ottawa University-Ottawa students receive financial aid?

36.8% of Ottawa University-Ottawa students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 75.5% take federal student loans.

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