80%
Acceptance Rate
28.7%
Graduation Rate
$55,552
Avg. Alumni Salary
935
Students

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition $35,300
Out-of-State Tuition $35,300
Average Net Price (After Aid) $28,083
This is the average amount students pay after financial aid.
Average net price after aid: $28,083

Admissions Requirements

SAT Score (Average)
Required for admission
1011
ACT Score (Midpoint)
Required for admission
18

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Men 63.0%
Women 37.0%
Ethnicity Distribution
White 53.4%
Asian 1.6%
Hispanic 16.2%
Black 15.0%
First Generation Students 40.1%

Available Programs

Education Bachelor
Engineering Bachelor
Biological Sciences Bachelor
Business & Marketing Bachelor
Communication Bachelor
Computer Science Bachelor
English Bachelor
History Bachelor
Mathematics Bachelor
Psychology Bachelor
Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor

Academic Departments

Department Name Degree Level
Education Bachelor
Engineering Bachelor
Biological Sciences Bachelor
Business Bachelor
Communication Bachelor
Computer Science Bachelor
English Bachelor
History Bachelor
Mathematics Bachelor
Psychology Bachelor
Arts Bachelor

University Overview

Written by the Find College in USA editorial team using federal education data. Editorial policy · Our team

Overview

Ottawa University Ottawa is a Private Large campus based in Ottawa, KS. Families comparing U.S. options often start here for transparent cost and outcome numbers. Reported acceptance rate is approximately 80%, which suggests relatively open access compared with highly selective peers. Federal outcome data shows a graduation rate near 28.7%. Enrollment is about 935 students, giving the campus a smaller, community-focused feel.

Tuition, aid, and value

For Ottawa University Ottawa, published sticker prices include in-state tuition around $35,300 and out-of-state / international tuition around $35,300 per year (before fees, housing, and books). After typical grant aid, the average net price reported to the Department of Education is about $28,083. International students usually pay out-of-state rates unless a specific waiver applies.

Among graduates tracked in federal earnings data, median alumni salary is about $55,552 ten years after entry — useful context, not a guarantee of individual outcomes.

Academics and student life

Notable undergraduate areas include Education, Engineering, Biological Sciences, Business, and Communication. Campus setting in Ottawa, KS shapes internships, housing costs, and day-to-day student life — compare with similar schools in KS using our state and program browse tools.

International students

International applicants should budget for out-of-state tuition, living costs, and visa-related fees. Ottawa University Ottawa may offer SEVP-certified status (confirm on the official site before applying). Use our F-1 visa guide alongside the university's international student office for current requirements.

Profile compiled from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; last reviewed by the Find College in USA editorial team. Always confirm deadlines and costs on the official university website.

Data transparency: Tuition, acceptance, and outcome figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard unless noted. Find College in USA is an independent publisher and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the institutions listed.

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