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Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa University-Ottawa says yes to 83% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $55,552 median earnings.
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Ottawa University-Ottawa anchors the college town of Ottawa, KS, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its American Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $92,782 four years out. 36.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 870 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 58.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 880 and 1140 — near the KS middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Ottawa University-Ottawa's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Ottawa University-Ottawa received 3,600 applications and admitted 2,881 (80%), with 293 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 880–1140 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Ottawa University-Ottawa's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 460 | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 490 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 21 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Ottawa University-Ottawa compares
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | Kansas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83% | 80.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,880 | $33,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,552 | $52,113 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Ottawa University-Ottawa: $55,552 median at year ten, versus $52,113 across Kansas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $35,880 regardless of where you're from. At Ottawa University-Ottawa, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 870 — Ottawa University-Ottawa is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Ottawa University-Ottawa students — 27.9% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Ottawa University-Ottawa
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,782 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $82,317 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,368 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $66,759 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,798 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,445 |
| Human Services, General | $52,309 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,010 |
| Psychology, General | $43,959 |
Median earnings for these 9 Ottawa University-Ottawa programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,552 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 26 additional Ottawa University-Ottawa programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Ottawa University-Ottawa?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 880–1140 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Ottawa University-Ottawa's acceptance rate?
80% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,881 admitted from 3,600 applicants.
How much does Ottawa University-Ottawa cost?
At Ottawa University-Ottawa, published tuition is $35,880 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Ottawa University-Ottawa's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Ottawa University-Ottawa graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,552 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Kansas
- MidAmerica Nazarene University — 78.8% admitted
- McPherson College — 76.8% admitted
- Kansas Wesleyan University — 71.9% admitted
- Kansas State University — 81.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.