Ottawa University-Surprise

Private nonprofit four-year university in Surprise, AZ that costs an average of $36,118 a year after financial aid, admits 78% of applicants and graduates 24% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$36,118
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
24%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$59,897

Private nonprofitLarge suburb836 undergraduates

Cost of Ottawa University-Surprise

Total cost of attendance (per year)$55,808
Tuition and fees, in-state$36,550
Housing and food (on campus)$16,200
Books and supplies$1,300
Average net price after aid$36,118

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$35,530
$30,001–48,000$33,180
$48,001–75,000$33,616
$75,001–110,000$36,793
$110,001+$38,721

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Ottawa University-Surprise's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate78%
Average SAT972
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)440–590
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)400–570
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)16–21
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate24%
First-year retention50%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$52,450
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$59,897
Rank in Arizona (earnings)6th of 19 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$22,000
Typical monthly loan payment$250 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants45%
Students with federal loans72%

Majors and programs at Ottawa University-Surprise

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (18)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$86,206$22,170
Accounting and Related Services3$57,600$25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations75$57,050$20,250
Human Resources Management and Services2$55,381—
Human Services3$47,222$27,862
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8$45,823$21,812
Psychology45$39,756$21,754
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness89$21,640$21,500
Biology22—$21,500
Communication and Media Studies25—$18,250
Engineering4——
English Language and Literature———
History———
Mathematics2——
Religion/Religious Studies———
Special Education and Teaching2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas4—$26,000
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other———

Master's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations46$57,367$26,400
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology5$44,778$46,410
Accounting and Related Services1——
Educational Administration and Supervision———
Human Resources Management and Services———
Information Science/Studies———
Student Counseling and Personnel Services4—$27,350

Graduate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology———

Similar colleges in Arizona

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Arizona Christian UniversityGlendale$36,72071%$55,315
Prescott CollegePrescott$24,72495%$47,260
Pathways CollegeTempe———
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-PrescottPrescott$38,10277%$92,069
Justice UniversityChandler$9,430——
International Baptist College and SeminaryChandler$14,924——
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix$21,50979%$50,609

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About Ottawa University-Surprise

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationSurprise, AZ
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates836
Student-to-faculty ratio11 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteottawa.edu/ouaz/home ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Ottawa University-Surprise's acceptance rate?

Ottawa University-Surprise admits 78% of applicants. Admitted students average 972 on the SAT.

How much does Ottawa University-Surprise cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $55,808 a year (tuition and fees: $36,550). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $36,118 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $35,530.

How much do Ottawa University-Surprise graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $59,897 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 19 similar colleges in Arizona. The best-paid bachelor's program is health and medical administrative services ($86,206 a year after graduation).

What is Ottawa University-Surprise's graduation rate?

24% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 50% of first-year students return for a second year.