Ottawa University-Surprise Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
28.66%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
74.92%
Freshmen Enrollment
248
SAT Scores
1,110
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,155 students have applied and 331 students have allowed to admit to Ottawa University-Surprise (Acceptance rate: 28.66%). Ottawa University-Surprise's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 74.92 % where 248 students have finally enrolled out of 331 admitted students.
Ottawa University-Surprise acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arizona. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott and Arizona Christian University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 76.55%).
Ottawa University-Surprise enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arizona. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 27.25%).
How to Apply to Ottawa University-Surprise
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Ottawa University-Surprise. Ottawa University-Surprise offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/apply-now/ |
| Financial Aid | www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/tuition-financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.ottawa.edu/resources/netpricecalculator/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/tuition-financial-aid/financial-aid/links/ |
| Athletic | myottawa.ottawa.edu/ics/Resources/Student_Consumer_Information |
| Disability Service | www.ottawa.edu/ou/info/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Ottawa University-Surprise and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Ottawa University-Surprise is 1,110 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Ottawa University-Surprise is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,270). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa University-Surprise | 1,110 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,270 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arizona | 1,102 | 63 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Ottawa University-Surprise, 16 students submitted SAT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,110 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arizona. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 540 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 470 | 570 | 610 |
| Total | 980 | 1,110 | 1,230 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Ottawa University-Surprise, 17 students submitted ACT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arizona. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| English | 12 | 20 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 23 |
Ottawa University-Surprise Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Ottawa University-Surprise. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |