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Ottawa University-Surprise is a private not-for-profit institution located in Surprise, AZ. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Ottawa University-Surprise?

Location of Ottawa University-Surprise

Get in touch with OUAZ-Surprise are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374
Phone: 8555461342
Website: www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/home
Admissions: www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/admissions/admissions-process
Financial Aid: www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into OUAZ-Surprise?

You can apply to OUAZ-Surprise online at: www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/apply-now

OUAZ-Surprise is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for OUAZ-Surprise

These are the things OUAZ-Surprise looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into OUAZ-Surprise?

OUAZ-Surprise admits 78%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 26% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

3% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at OUAZ-Surprise, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 440 and 590. Math scores were between 400 and 570.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Ottawa University-Surprise  ( 440 to 590 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Ottawa University-Surprise  ( 400 to 570 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 840 to 1160.
SAT Total Scores for Ottawa University-Surprise  ( 840 to 1160 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at OUAZ-Surprise ranged between 16 and 21.

ACT Composite Scores for Ottawa University-Surprise  ( 16 to 21 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at OUAZ-Surprise are broken out by gender below.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 908 723 80%
Women 447 336 75%

Can I Afford Ottawa University-Surprise?

The average net price after aid at OUAZ-Surprise is $35,081. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $32,380
In-State Fees $3,500
Out-of-State Tuition $32,380
Out-of-State Fees $3,500
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $35,880
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $35,880

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 26% of students at OUAZ-Surprise receive some form of financial aid (200 students).

About 100% of students at OUAZ-Surprise receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,429 per student.

40% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,463.

Student Loan Debt

73% of OUAZ-Surprise undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,529 per year.

Ottawa University-Surprise Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 97 students enrolled at OUAZ-Surprise. OUAZ-Surprise is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 768 undergraduate students at OUAZ-Surprise, approximately 66% are male and 34% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at OUAZ-Surprise

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ottawa University-Surprise undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of OUAZ-Surprise Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 12
Black or African American 99
Hispanic 265
White 272
American Indian/Alaska Native 22
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 6
Two or More Races 51
Non-Resident 36

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at OUAZ-Surprise break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of OUAZ-Surprise Students
State First-Time UG Students
Arizona 165
California 41
Texas 9
New Mexico 7
Nevada 6

Additionally, approximately 4.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Ottawa University-Surprise Graduate Student Diversity

68 of OUAZ-Surprise’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at OUAZ-Surprise, approximately 63% are male and 37% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at OUAZ-Surprise

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Ottawa University-Surprise graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at OUAZ-Surprise
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 8
Hispanic 23
White 29
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 3

Online Learning at Ottawa University-Surprise

OUAZ-Surprise delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

547 undergraduate students at OUAZ-Surprise took at least one online class — of those, 43 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 7 students took at least one online class and 63 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Ottawa University-Surprise

OUAZ-Surprise offers 10 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

OUAZ-Surprise has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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