Ottawa University-Ottawa, KS
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the American Baptist Church
5 Campuses
Main Campus
Ottawa University-Ottawa Rankings
Affordability42
Selectivity11
Retention3
Graduation1
Earnings39
Diversity74
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Ottawa University-Ottawa
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing28%
Communication, Journalism5%
Education6%
Engineering4%
English Language and Literature1%
History8%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies23%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Ottawa University-Ottawa
78%
Admission Rate
510
Median SAT Math
525
Median SAT Reading
19
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–21
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Ottawa University-Ottawa
$30K
In-State Tuition
$30K
Out-of-State Tuition
$42K
Average Total Cost
$25K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $24K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $27K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Ottawa University-Ottawa
91%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
47%
Repayment Rate
$232
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $10K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 38% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 47% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 53% | 54% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 62% | 59% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Ottawa University-Ottawa
50%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
27%
Withdrawal Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 34% | 33% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 45% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 40% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 27% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 80% | 31% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 39% | 44% |
| Other race | 48% | 33% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Ottawa University-Ottawa
90%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$55K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $55K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $69K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Ottawa University-Ottawa
706
Undergraduates
74%
Full-time Undergrads
29
Avg Entry Age
48
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 59% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 14% | 12% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 59% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 12% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 3% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 12% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 22% | 20% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 21% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Ottawa University-Ottawa, KS
Ottawa University-Online
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25 miles, N