Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 786
Graduate Enrollment: 93
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
American Baptist
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 66.57%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 28.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 52.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 27.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 16.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 58.7%
Black: 6.2%
Hispanic: 14.0%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 0.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 18.6%
Black: 6.2%
Hispanic: 14.0%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 0.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 18.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $48,695
In-State tuition: $36,780Out-of-State tuition: $36,780
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,934 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,640 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,250 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,640 (2022)
Average Family Income: $68,587 (2017)
Median Family Income: $37,232 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 91.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $228 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $22,353 |
| $30k-48k | $23,959 |
| $48k-75k | $24,057 |
| $75k-110k | $27,151 |
| $110k+ | $29,366 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 26%6-year graduation rate: 34%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,100 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 55.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 61.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 71.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 28.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 37.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $46,144 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,321 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 6 | $27,000 | $239 | ||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | $25,583 | $233 | $39,167 ($3,264) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | $30,125 | $234 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 27 | $27,000 | $286 | $25,404 ($2,117) | $32,400 ($2,700) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | $27,562 | $204 | $38,643 ($3,220) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 5 | $39,775 | $258 | $38,674 ($3,223) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 10 | $27,000 | $212 | $49,392 ($4,116) | $52,065 ($4,339) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 19 | $371 | $54,990 ($4,583) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 8 | $35,854 | $219 | $48,688 ($4,057) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $57,852Full time faculty: 93%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $3,391,930 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $3,695,286 (2022)