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Ottawa University-Ottawa

#195 in US ranking Ottawa, KS
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$55,441
Tuition & fees
$33,000
Avg. aid
$25,851
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
83%
SAT range
750–1000
ACT range
16–22

Outcomes

Graduation rate
28%
Median salary
$54,372
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Ottawa University-Ottawa?

Ottawa University-Ottawa's reported recurring student events include Welcome Week, Casino Night, and Late Night Finals Breakfast. They serve different points in the academic calendar rather than constituting one continuous festival.

Welcome Week is associated with the start of the term and helps incoming students connect with campus life. Casino Night provides a social event, while Late Night Finals Breakfast is scheduled around final examinations. Students should consult the current campus calendar for dates and details rather than assuming that a past event format will be repeated unchanged. Braves athletics and associated campus gatherings provide additional occasions for students and alumni to come together.

What are the student housing and dining options at Ottawa University-Ottawa?

Ottawa University-Ottawa offers college-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates and has on-campus dining. Housing is an available option, but availability alone does not mean every applicant is guaranteed a room or may choose any room type.

About two-thirds of students reportedly live on campus. Residence facilities are reported to have high-speed internet and electronically controlled entrances. Applicants should review current residence-life materials for room types, eligibility, first-year housing rules, application steps, and the dates by which a housing commitment becomes binding.

Meal-plan terms matter as much as the listed board charge: students should confirm which plan is required for their housing arrangement, where meals can be used, and how breaks affect service. Commuters and students considering off-campus housing should compare lease and transportation obligations with the convenience and bundled charges of a campus residence.

Ottawa University-Ottawa Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

20

Ottawa University-Ottawa Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Undergraduates living on campus
66%
Campus size
64 acres

Ottawa University-Ottawa Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Ottawa University-Ottawa Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Gangwish Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Ottawa University-Ottawa Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

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Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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