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 .
Admissionwww.ottawa.edu/ouaz/admissions/admissions-process
Online Applicationhttps://ottawauniversity.my.site.com/apply/tx_sitelogin?starturl=%2fapply%2ftargetx_portal__pb
Financial Aidwww.ottawa.edu/ouaz/admissions/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/admissions/financial-aid
Veterans Tuitionwww.ottawa.edu/militaryveteraninfo/tuitonandfees
Athleticmyottawa.ottawa.edu/ics/Resources/Student_Consumer_Information
Disability Servicehttps://www.ottawa.edu/student-support-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 2025, the average SAT score at Ottawa University-Surprise is 950 and the average ACT score is 18. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Ottawa University-Surprise is lower than the schools (average score is 1,250). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Ottawa University-Surprise SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Ottawa University-Surprise95018
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,25026
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arizona1,10263

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Ottawa University-Surprise, 8 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 950 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.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing440450590
Mathematics400500570
Total840950 1,160
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Ottawa University-Surprise, 21 students submitted ACT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 18 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.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite161821
English141721
Mathematics161819

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).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Ottawa University-Surprise
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programNot Considered
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted