by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Ottawa degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Ottawa measures up.
Ottawa is ranked #2,686 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Kansas, it ranks #51 of 55 for value.
Among the majors Ottawa offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Applied Psychology | #21 of 30 |
| Sports Studies | #37 of 45 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | #61 of 79 |
| Exercise Science | #500 of 547 |
| Health & Physical Education | #688 of 757 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies | #712 of 783 |
| Psychology | #1,027 of 1,229 |
| Business Administration / Management | #1,089 of 1,232 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #1,089 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #1,105 of 1,251 |
Below is the detailed Ottawa value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Ottawa University-Ottawa is ranked #43 out of #57 in Kansas for quality and #51 out of #55 for Kansas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Ottawa financial aid page to be sure.
Ottawa University-Ottawa is ranked #2,686 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Ottawa University-Ottawa is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Ottawa costs about $27,963. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $111,852 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $51,877 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $27,963 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $27,963 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $111,852 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Ottawa net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Ottawa degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $207,508 | — | — |
| All Students | $111,852 | #2,686 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $111,852 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $207,508 | — | — |
| All Students | $111,852 | #51 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $111,852 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Ottawa shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21,092 |
| $30K–$48K | $25,749 |
| $48K–$75K | $28,099 |
| $75K–$110K | $29,480 |
| Over $110K | $30,254 |
About 100% of Ottawa undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,851 per year. Get more details on the Ottawa financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Ottawa cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.