by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 726 undergraduates in 2020, Ottawa University - Surprise is a very small, private university located in Surprise, Arizona. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Ottawa University - Surprise can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Ottawa University - Surprise Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Ottawa University - Surprise Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Ottawa University - Surprise does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Ottawa University - Surprise Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Ottawa University - Surprise for Veterans Guide.
Ottawa University - Surprise offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Ottawa University - Surprise has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 726 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 648 (89.3%). Part-time attendance was 78 (10.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 648 | 78 | 726 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Ottawa University - Surprise receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Ottawa University - Surprise #577 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Ottawa University - Surprise by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Ottawa University - Surprise Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Ottawa University - Surprise, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Ottawa University - Surprise Athletics