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Ottawa University-Surprise

Ottawa University-Surprise is a small, private institution located in Surprise, az. Ottawa University-Surprise offers undergraduate degrees in 23 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,098 undergraduates
cost $33,000
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Admissions

Will I get into Ottawa University-Surprise? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 28.7%
SAT score average 1079
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Ottawa University-Surprise is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Human Services, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $33,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,000
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,400
Cost of attendance* $52,600
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $52,600 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,000
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,400
Cost of attendance* $52,600
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $52,600 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Ottawa University-Surprise has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,098, with gender binary students split 55% male and 45% female.

Total enrollment

N/A

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374
phone N/A
address www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/home/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Ottawa University-Surprise to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Ottawa University-Surprise?

Ottawa University-Surprise is located in Surprise, az.

What is the acceptance rate at Ottawa University-Surprise? 

The acceptance rate for Ottawa University-Surprise is 29%.

What’s the average GPA for Ottawa University-Surprise?

The average high school GPA for Ottawa University-Surprise students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Ottawa University-Surprise?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Ottawa University-Surprise including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $210,400.

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