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Ottawa University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Kansas

Ottawa University

  • Private
  • Small Town
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
83%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹33,70,280Out-of-state
Students
870Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

83% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 48%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 80.03%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 80% (2,881/3,600; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

83 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,600
Offered a place 2,881
Enrolled 293

10.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite750-1000
4001600
ACT composite16-22
136

What a year costs

₹47,74,187 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹33,70,280
  • Housing₹12,81,796
  • Books & supplies₹1,22,112
Sticker price ₹47,74,187
After aid (average) ₹26,26,620

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹33,70,280
Out-of-state ₹33,70,280

Average aid awarded: ₹22,68,833 a year.

Outcomes and support

58.3%
Retention
27.9%
Graduation

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 50.2%
Hispanic 18.9%
African American 14.9%
Multiracial 5.1%
Native American 2.8%
Unknown 1.3%
Asian 1%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Otherbachelor
Philosophy, Politics, and Economicsbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Student Counseling and Personnel Servicesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theology and Religious Vocations, Otherbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate82.96%
Total Applicants3600
Admitted Applicants2881
Enrolled Applicants293
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %750
SAT Composite 75th %1000
ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹33,70,280
Out-of-State Tuition₹33,70,280
Average Housing Cost₹12,81,796
Books & Supplies₹1,22,112
Average Net Price₹26,26,620
Average Aid Awarded₹22,68,833

Student Body Diversity

African American14.94%
Asian1.03%
Hispanic18.85%
White50.23%
Multiracial5.06%
Native American2.76%
Pacific Islander0.34%
International5.52%
Unknown Race1.26%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSmall Town
Years4
Graduation Rate27.9%
Retention Rate58.3%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates870

Contact

Street Address1001 S Cedar St
ZIP Code66067
Phone(785) 242-5200
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/