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Ottawa University-Surprise

Online Programs Graduate Programs Compare to Rivals
Acceptance Rate 78.15 %
SAT Average 950
Tuition & Fees $35,880
Student Population 912
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $18,895

Academic Overview

Ottawa University-Surprise is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Surprise, Arizona. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
Ottawa University-Surprise is one of 13 colleges affiliated with American Baptist.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $35,880 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,562.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 912 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 78.15% and the graduation rate is 18% last year.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Ottawa University-Surprise's tuition & fees is $35,880. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $12,562.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$35,880
Graduate$12,562
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Ottawa University-Surprise. The acceptance rate of Ottawa University-Surprise is 78.15% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.35%. The average graduation rate is 18% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $18,895 and 100% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 912 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Ottawa University-Surprise is 78.15 %.
Acceptance Rate
78.15%
Graduation Rate for Ottawa University-Surprise is 18 %
Graduation Rate
18%
Retention Rate for Ottawa University-Surprise is 50 %
Retention Rate
50%
Student Population for Ottawa University-Surprise is 912
Student Population
912
Student to Faculty Ratio for Ottawa University-Surprise is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $18,895 at Ottawa University-Surprise.
Financial Aid Amount
$18,895

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address15950 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone855-546-1342
WEBwww.ottawa.edu/ouaz/home
Admissionwww.ottawa.edu/ouaz/admissions/admissions-process
Online Applicationwww.ottawa.edu/ouaz/apply-now
Financial Aidwww.ottawa.edu/ouaz/admissions/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.ottawa.edu/ouaz/admissions/financial-aid
Veterans Tuitionwww.ottawa.edu/militaryveteraninfo/tuitonandfees
Athleticmyottawa.ottawa.edu/ics/Resources/Student_Consumer_Information
Disability Servicewww.ottawa.edu/ou/info/disability-services/

Offered Degrees

Ottawa University-Surprise offers 33 major programs through online and on-site education where 4 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's240
Master's72
Post-Master's Certificate22

Special Learning Opportunities

Ottawa University-Surprise offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:442)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,000)

Veterans Benefits

Ottawa University-Surprise has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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