Ottawa University Ottawa: Review & Facts

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Ottawa University Ottawa is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 800 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1865 and is the only school located in Ottawa, Kansas.

Ottawa University Ottawa is affiliated with American Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
40
Fair
Ottawa University Ottawa will give you the option to receive a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Ottawa University Ottawa deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 40 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Occupational Therapy, Education, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges and schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
60%
Bad
Ottawa University Ottawa student retention rate is relatively low at 60% (below Kansas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Ottawa University Ottawa is low - 47%.

Student to faculty ratio at Ottawa University Ottawa is good - 10:1. Learn more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$32,200
High
Average tuition pricing is extremely high - $30,000 a year. The additional fees at Ottawa University Ottawa (not included in tuition costs) are around $2,200; which totals $32,200 annually.

Read the details about Ottawa University Ottawa additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
70%
Doable
According to government data, 1,845 applications were submitted and 1,297 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Ottawa University Ottawa in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,200
Medium
Ottawa University Ottawa provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Ottawa University Ottawa, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Ottawa University Ottawa offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - nearly $5,200 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Ottawa University Ottawa appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ottawa University Ottawa Location and Maps



Post Address: Ottawa University Ottawa, 1001 South Cedar, Ottawa, Kansas 66067-3399, USA
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