Acceptance Rate
80%
Enrollment
935
Graduation Rate
29%
Student-Faculty Ratio
10:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,552
Retention Rate
58%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)880–1140
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)16–21
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$35,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,300
Avg Net Price
$28,083
Room & Board
$12,160
Total COA
$51,340
Median Debt
$21,500
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$21,092
$30,001–48,000
$25,749
$48,001–75,000
$28,099
$75,001–110,000
$29,480
$110,001+
$30,254
Pell Grant Rate: 35%
Federal Loan Rate: 85%
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Sticker Price$47,460
Estimated Net Price$28,083 (avg)
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Ottawa University-Ottawa's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
29%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,552
Retention Rate
58%
Median Debt
$21,500
Top Programs
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
24.1%
Business & Marketing
21.8%
Psychology
16.5%
Education
15.8%
Biology
9.8%
Communication
3.8%
Social Sciences
3.0%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.3%
Engineering
1.5%
Mathematics & Statistics
0.8%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 30 | $32,400 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 15 | $52,065 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 7 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 6 | — |
| Biology, General | 5 | — |
| Human Services, General | 5 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 4 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 4 | — |
| Music | 4 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 4 | — |
| Engineering, General | 3 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 3 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 2 | — |
| Marketing | 2 | — |
Demographics
Men 63%Women 37%
White
53.4%
Black
15.0%
Hispanic
16.2%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More
5.6%
International
5.5%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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