Ottawa University-Surprise

Private

Surprise, AZ

Ottawa University-Surprise is a private very small school in Surprise, AZ, enrolling about 836 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 78% of applicants. Among reported majors, Health and Medical Administrative Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $82,317/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate78%

SAT range840–1160

ACT range16–21

Undergrads836

Yield (admits who enroll)75%

Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$52,170

4-year grad rate21%

Median earnings, 10yr out$55,552

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans73%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out47%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Accounting and Related Services$72,368/yr

Human Resources Management and Services$66,759/yr

Business Administration, Management and Operations$64,798/yr

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Communication and Media Studies$59,445/yr

Education

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$50,010/yr

Health Professions and Related Programs

Health and Medical Administrative Services$82,317/yr

Psychology

Psychology, General$43,959/yr

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

Human Services, General$52,309/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity442

Typical room charge$10,000

Typical board charge$6,000

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired

Class rankNot considered

RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ottawa University-Surprise's acceptance rate?

Ottawa University-Surprise in Surprise, AZ admits approximately 78% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Ottawa University-Surprise?

Admitted students at Ottawa University-Surprise typically score between 840–1160 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Ottawa University-Surprise?

Admitted students at Ottawa University-Surprise typically score between 16–21 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Ottawa University-Surprise cost?

Ottawa University-Surprise's total cost of attendance is reported at $52,170 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Ottawa University-Surprise require students to live on campus?

No -- Ottawa University-Surprise doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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