Ottawa University Ottawa: Review & Facts

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Ottawa University Ottawa is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 955 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

At Ottawa University Ottawa you can earn your bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
43
Ottawa University Ottawa follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Occupational Therapy, Education, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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 typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Ottawa University Ottawa is low at 57% (below Kansas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
57%
Bad
The graduation rate at Ottawa University Ottawa is low - 37%.

Student to faculty ratio at Ottawa University Ottawa is good - 11:1. Learn more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - $30,000 a year. The additional fees at Ottawa University Ottawa (not included in tuition costs) are around $3,400; which totals $33,400 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
78%
Doable
According to recent data, 3,331 applications were submitted and 2,606 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details 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
$5,400
Medium
Ottawa University Ottawa offers 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
C+
Dicey
Ottawa University Ottawa provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 600 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $5,400 annually.

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

Ottawa University Ottawa Location and Address

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