Ottawa University-Ottawa
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 870 students.
About This School
Ottawa University-Ottawa is a private nonprofit institution located in Ottawa, Kansas with approximately 870 undergraduate students enrolled. Ottawa University-Ottawa has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,963 per year. The graduation rate is 28%, and the typical graduate earns $48,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — while the median debt at graduation is a manageable $12,500 and the school is accessible with an 80% acceptance rate, the 29% graduation rate and 58% freshman retention rate are serious red flags that suggest many students either transfer out or don't finish. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan, strong personal motivation, and a specific reason this small Kansas campus fits your goals — because the data suggests a lot of students don't make it to the finish line.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
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-Ottawa graduates earn most above the national rate in Human Services, General ($52,309 vs $48,597 nationally), and most below it in Accounting and Related Services ($72,368 vs $76,194).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 18 | $64,798 | $68,257 | −$3,459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 7 | $50,010 | $47,382 | +$2,628 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 5 | $59,445 | $56,359 | +$3,086 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | $72,368 | $76,194 | −$3,826 |
| Human Services, General | 1 | $52,309 | $48,597 | +$3,712 |
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 (870 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Ottawa University-Ottawa?
Ottawa University-Ottawa has an acceptance rate of 83%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Ottawa University-Ottawa hard to get into?
Not especially. Ottawa University-Ottawa has an acceptance rate of 83%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Ottawa University-Ottawa cost?
The average net price at Ottawa University-Ottawa is about $27,963 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Ottawa University-Ottawa?
Ottawa University-Ottawa has a graduation rate of 28%, 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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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