Ottawa University-Online
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.
About This School
Ottawa University-Online is a private nonprofit institution located in Overland Park, Kansas with approximately 259 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $13,296 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $48,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for working adults or career-changers who need flexibility and have already done some college work elsewhere — the online format and small enrollment of just 259 undergraduates suggest a very individualized experience, not a traditional four-year journey. The 100% freshman retention rate is genuinely impressive and hints that students who start here feel supported enough to stick around. That said, the 43% graduation rate is a real concern — it means fewer than half of students who enroll ultimately finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing tuition dollars. The debt-to-earnings picture is manageable: a median debt of $21,500 against $48,100 in earnings a decade out isn't a crisis, but it's not a strong return either, so students should be clear-eyed about their career goals before enrolling. My honest advice: if you're a motivated adult learner who needs an accredited nonprofit option with real flexibility, this could work — but make sure you have a concrete plan for finishing, because the graduation data suggests many students don't.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Ottawa University-Online graduates earn most above the national rate in Health and Medical Administrative Services ($82,317 vs $58,716 nationally), and most below it in Psychology, General ($43,959 vs $50,706).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 44 | $92,782 | $88,910 | +$3,872 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 28 | $64,798 | $68,257 | −$3,459 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 26 | $82,317 | $58,716 | +$23,601 |
| Psychology, General | 9 | $43,959 | $50,706 | −$6,747 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 8 | $66,759 | $68,069 | −$1,310 |
| Human Services, General | 7 | $52,309 | $48,597 | +$3,712 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 6 | $50,010 | $47,382 | +$2,628 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 4 | $72,368 | $76,194 | −$3,826 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | $59,445 | $56,359 | +$3,086 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (259 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Ottawa University-Online
4370 West 109th Street, Suite 200
Overland Park, KS 66211
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate at Ottawa University-Online?
Ottawa University-Online has a graduation rate of 43%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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