by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Ottawa University-Ottawa ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
College Factual ranked OUKS - Ottawa as #2,182 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.
OUKS - Ottawa also holds the #43 spot on the Best Colleges in Kansas ranking.
The acceptance rate at Ottawa University-Ottawa is 83%. That’s higher than the rate at many schools, but still low enough to be considered somewhat selective. If you want to get in, you’ll need good grades and to be able to show that OUKS - Ottawa is a good fit for you.
About 4% of students accepted to OUKS - Ottawa submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 420 and 500. Math scores were between 330 and 500.
OUKS - Ottawa received ACT scores from 20% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 16 and 22.
At OUKS - Ottawa, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 12 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Ottawa University-Ottawa is 92%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Ottawa University-Ottawa this rate is 58%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor’s degree from OUKS - Ottawa have a four-year graduation rate of 29%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Ottawa University-Ottawa.
During the most recent academic year, there were 935 undergraduates at OUKS - Ottawa.
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The overall average net price of OUKS - Ottawa is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for OUKS - Ottawa
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21,092 | $25,749 | $28,099 | $29,480 | $30,254 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of OUKS - Ottawa, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At OUKS - Ottawa, approximately 76% of students took out student loans averaging $6,357 a year. That adds up to $25,428 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 6.0%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Ottawa University-Ottawa.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Ottawa University-Ottawa make about $55,552 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is good news for future Ottawa University-Ottawa graduates since it is 13% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Ottawa University-Ottawa make the most money.
Ottawa University-Ottawa is an private not-for-profit institution situated in Ottawa, Kansas. The surrounding location of Ottawa is ideal for students who enjoy the charms of a college town. Get more details about the location of Ottawa University-Ottawa.
Contact information for Ottawa University-Ottawa are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1001 South Cedar, Ottawa, KS 66067-3399 |
| Phone: | 7852425200 |
| Website: | www.ottawa.edu |
In the latest year of available data, students from 14 majors graduated from Ottawa University-Ottawa. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 196 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 55 | $58,351 |
| Health & Physical Education | 45 | NA |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 18 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 12 | $32,184 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 9 | NA |
| Accounting | 8 | $47,803 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 8 | NA |
| General Biology | 6 | NA |
| Communication & Media Studies | 5 | NA |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
503 students took at least one online class at Ottawa University-Ottawa.
Learn more about online learning at Ottawa University-Ottawa.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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