Ottawa University-Ottawa Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
80.03%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
10.17%
Freshmen Enrollment
261
SAT Scores
970
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,331 students have applied and 2,606 students have allowed to admit to Ottawa University-Ottawa (Acceptance rate: 78.23%). Ottawa's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.02 % where 261 students have finally enrolled out of 2,606 admitted students.
Ottawa acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Benedictine College and Bethany College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.96%).
Ottawa enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 26.17%).
How to Apply to Ottawa University-Ottawa
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Ottawa. Ottawa offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.ottawa.edu/ouks/admissions/overview |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.ottawa.edu/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | www.ottawa.edu/ouks/admissions/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.ottawa.edu/ouks/admissions/financial-aid/cost-estimator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.ottawa.edu/militaryveteraninfo/tuitonandfees |
| Athletic | https://myottawa.ottawa.edu/ics/Resources/Student_Consumer_Information |
| Disability Service | www.ottawa.edu/footer/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Ottawa and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Ottawa University-Ottawa is 970 and the average ACT score is 19. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Ottawa University-Ottawa is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,097). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | 970 | 19 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,097 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas | 1,040 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Ottawa University-Ottawa, 15 students submitted SAT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 970 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 490 | 540 |
| Mathematics | 400 | 460 | 560 |
| Total | 860 | 950 | 1,100 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Ottawa University-Ottawa, 24 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 19 | 23 |
| English | 16 | 19 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 19 | 22 |
Ottawa Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Ottawa University-Ottawa. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |