Ottawa University-Ottawa

What are the graduation rates for students at Ottawa University-Ottawa?

Ottawa University-Ottawa's reported six-year graduation rate is 28% for the measured first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its four-year rate is 20%. These figures describe earlier entering groups followed over time, not the eventual outcomes of all current students.

The six-year figure is well below the reported national institutional average of about 51%, making completion planning a material consideration for applicants. The reported first-year retention rate is 58%; retention measures whether students continue into the following academic year, not whether they ultimately graduate. Standard first-time, full-time graduation measures also do not describe transfer students' outcomes in the same way.

These rates alone cannot identify why students leave or take longer to finish. A useful follow-up is to request the course sequence for a proposed major, ask how often required classes are offered, and determine how a change of major or accepted transfer credits would affect the expected graduation date.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Ottawa University-Ottawa?

College Scorecard program earnings can provide context for Ottawa University applicants, but they should not be read as salary promises or as outcomes for every Ottawa-campus graduate. The reported figures are median earnings measured one year after completion for the relevant federally aided program completers included in the federal measure.

• Health and medical administrative services: $58,931.
• Accounting and related services: $47,803.
• Human services: $36,858.
• Business administration, management, and operations: $34,341.
• Teacher education for specific levels and methods: $32,184.

These are program-level federal outcomes, not guaranteed starting salaries or necessarily results limited to students who studied in person in Ottawa. Earnings depend on such factors as occupation, location, experience, further education, and whether a graduate is working full time. Students comparing programs should weigh these figures alongside total borrowing, likely career paths, licensing requirements, and more recent employment information where available.

Ottawa reports career-support services including individual counseling, résumé preparation, interview workshops, career-interest testing, job listings, employer recruiting, fairs, and alumni networking. Access to these services should not be mistaken for a verified job-placement rate.