by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Ottawa University-Surprise, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Ottawa University-Surprise stood at $35,880 a year for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Required fees account for came to $3,500; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,380 |
| Fees | $3,500 |
| Total | $35,880 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Ottawa University-Surprise charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Ottawa University-Surprise prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In AZ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Ottawa University-Surprise comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Ottawa University-Surprise Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Ottawa University-Surprise has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $29,600 |
| Two Years Ago | $30,800 |
| One Year Ago | $31,900 |
| Most Recent Year | $32,380 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Ottawa University - Surprise has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, tuition climbed 1.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $36,419 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 2.83%, putting next year’s cost near $36,896.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $36,896 |
| In 2 Years | $37,940 |
| In 3 Years | $39,014 |
| In 4 Years | $40,118 |
| In 5 Years | $41,254 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $153,968.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Ottawa University-Surprise, head to the Ottawa University-Surprise Financial Aid page.
