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Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KSPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Open Admission • 83% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Ottawa University-Ottawa is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Ottawa, KS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 870 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 83%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
870 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
83% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading420 - 500
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math330 - 500
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 22
1typical 50% range36
83%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing27% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,083
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,368
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $35,854
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,798
Earnings 5yr: $56,507
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,445
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Human Services, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,309
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $39,775
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,010
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,583
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,959
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,562
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,345
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$27,963
In-State Tuition$35,880
Out-of-State Tuition$35,880
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
37%
Pell Grants
76%
Take Loans
47%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,139
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,552
Completion Signals
28%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
58%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
62%
Men38%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 62% men and 38% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$49,556
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