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Ottawa University-Surprise

Surprise, AZ · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate
78%
Accessible
Average net price
$36,118
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
24%
Median earnings
$59,897
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Ottawa University-Surprise is a private nonprofit college in Surprise, AZ with 836 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, and admitted students average 972 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $36,118 per year ($35,530 for families earning under $30,000). 24% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,897 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
78%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,359
Fall 2023
Admitted
542
Fall 2023
Yield
39%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing440–590
200800
SAT Math400–570
200800
ACT Composite16–21
136

What Ottawa University-Surprise looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$55,808
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$36,550

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$35,530
  • $30–48k$33,180
  • $48–75k$33,616
  • $75–110k$36,793
  • $110k+$38,721

Get a personal estimate with Ottawa University-Surprise's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
24%
Freshman retention
50%
Median earnings
$59,897
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$22,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
836
Student–faculty ratio
11:1
Receive Pell grants
45%
  • White36%
  • Hispanic35%
  • Black13%
  • Asian2%

Ottawa University-Surprise FAQ

What is Ottawa University-Surprise's acceptance rate?+

Ottawa University-Surprise admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 440–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 400–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 972.

What ACT score do you need for Ottawa University-Surprise?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–21.

Is Ottawa University-Surprise test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Ottawa University-Surprise?+

In Fall 2023, 1,359 students applied to Ottawa University-Surprise and 542 were admitted; 211 enrolled.

Does Ottawa University-Surprise consider legacy status?+

No. Ottawa University-Surprise reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Ottawa University-Surprise require an essay?+

Ottawa University-Surprise reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Ottawa University-Surprise cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $55,808 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $36,118.

What is Ottawa University-Surprise's graduation rate?+

24% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Ottawa University-Surprise

  • Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.

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