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Ottawa University-Surprise
Most applicants get into Ottawa University-Surprise — 78.1% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Ottawa University-Surprise occupies suburban Surprise, AZ — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its American Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Health and Medical Administrative Services, where graduates median $82,317 four years out. Faculty pay averages $80,280 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 836 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 50% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 910 and 1050 — below the AZ middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Ottawa University-Surprise's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Ottawa University-Surprise is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 910–1050 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Ottawa University-Surprise's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 500 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 470 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 21 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Ottawa University-Surprise received 1,359 applications and admitted 542 (39.9%), with 211 enrolling.
How Ottawa University-Surprise compares
| Ottawa University-Surprise | Arizona median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.1% | 89.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,880 | $15,667 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,552 | $42,359 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Ottawa University-Surprise student earns $55,552 — 31% above the Arizona median of $42,359 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Ottawa University-Surprise lists tuition at $35,880 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Ottawa University-Surprise's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $35,880 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 836 undergraduates, Ottawa University-Surprise is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Ottawa University-Surprise students — 18.2% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Ottawa University-Surprise
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| 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 8 Ottawa University-Surprise 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. 10 additional Ottawa University-Surprise programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Ottawa University-Surprise?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 910–1050 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 78.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Ottawa University-Surprise's acceptance rate?
39.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 542 admitted from 1,359 applicants.
How much does Ottawa University-Surprise cost?
At Ottawa University-Surprise, published tuition is $35,880 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Ottawa University-Surprise's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Ottawa University-Surprise 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 Arizona
- Arizona Christian University — 70.6% admitted
- Grand Canyon University — 78.9% admitted
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott — 76.6% admitted
- Chamberlain University-Arizona — 90.9% 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.