Ottawa University-Surprise
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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,030.
Tuition Costs
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Average Net Price
In 2023 Ottawa University-Surprise had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,030. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ottawa University-Surprise grew by 1.05%.
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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
Other Student Expenses
The average yearly cost of room and board at Ottawa University-Surprise was of $15,590 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.93% between 2022 and 2023.
During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.
This chart compares the average student costs at Ottawa University-Surprise (in red) with that of similar universities.
Financial Aid by Income Level
100% of undergraduate students at Ottawa University-Surprise received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
This chart compares the average award discount at Ottawa University-Surprise (in red) with that of other similar universities.
The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.
Admissions
Ottawa University-Surprise received 1,359 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 17.7% annual growth. Out of those 1,359 applicants, 542 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 39.9% acceptance rate.
There were 836 students enrolled at Ottawa University-Surprise in 2023. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.
Ottawa University-Surprise has an overall enrollment yield of 38.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.
Acceptance Rate
In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ottawa University-Surprise was 39.9% (542 admissions from 1,359 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 28.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 17.7%, while admissions grew by 63.7%.
This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ottawa University-Surprise (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.
SAT Scores
3% of enrolled first-time students at Ottawa University-Surprise in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.
The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.
Enrollment
Ottawa University-Surprise had a total enrollment of 836 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ottawa University-Surprise is 789 students and the part-time enrollment is 47. This means that 94.4% of students enrolled at Ottawa University-Surprise are enrolled full-time.
The enrolled student population at Ottawa University-Surprise, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.8% White, 34.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Black or African American, 6.7% Two or More Races, 2.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.32% Asian, and 0.957% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.
Students enrolled at Ottawa University-Surprise in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (22.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.5%) and White Female (17.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (16.7%), followed by White Female (16.3%) and Asian Male (12.4%).
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ottawa University-Surprise (in red) compares to similar universities.
Retention Rate over Time
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ottawa University-Surprise was 44%.
This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ottawa University-Surprise (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
- White341 enrolled students
- Hispanic or Latino290 enrolled students
- Black or African American85 enrolled students
Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1 students (0.12%) did not report their race.
Graduates
In 2023, 19 fewer women than men received degrees from Ottawa University-Surprise. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ottawa University-Surprise is white (98 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (53 degrees).
The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Ottawa University-Surprise is General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (31 degrees) and General Psychology (23 degrees).
In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ottawa University-Surprise, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (47 degrees awarded), Psychology (27 degrees), and Business (72 degrees).
Common Jobs by Major
The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ottawa University-Surprise are N/A.
The most specialized majors at Ottawa University-Surprise in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (47 degrees awarded), Psychology (27 degrees), Business (72 degrees), Communications (9 degrees), and Biology (14 degrees) (as of 2023).
Highest Paying Jobs by Major
The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ottawa University-Surprise are N/A
The most specialized majors at Ottawa University-Surprise are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (47 degrees awarded), Psychology (27 degrees), Business (72 degrees), Communications (9 degrees), and Biology (14 degrees) (as of 2023).
Common Industries by Major
The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ottawa University-Surprise are N/A.
The most specialized majors at Ottawa University-Surprise are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (47 degrees awarded), Psychology (27 degrees), Business (72 degrees), Communications (9 degrees), and Biology (14 degrees) (as of 2023).
Majors Awarded
- 39 degrees awarded
- 31 degrees awarded
- 23 degrees awarded
In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ottawa University-Surprise was General Business Administration & Management with 39 degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Ottawa University-Surprise according to their major.
Sex Breakdown for Common Majors
In 2023, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Ottawa University-Surprise, which is 1.23 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (81).
This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ottawa University-Surprise by degrees awarded.
Most Common Male Majors
In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Ottawa University-Surprise in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.71 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.
Most Common Female Majors
In 2023, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Ottawa University-Surprise in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 1.38 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.
Graduation Rate by Race and Sex
The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Ottawa University-Surprise is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).
The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.
Race & Ethnicity by Share
- White98 degrees awarded
- Hispanic or Latino53 degrees awarded
- Two or More Races12 degrees awarded
The most common race/ethnicity at Ottawa University-Surprise is white (98 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (53 degrees).
1.1% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.
Race & Ethnicity by Sex
- White Male52 degrees awarded
- White Female46 degrees awarded
- Hispanic or Latino Female27 degrees awarded
The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ottawa University-Surprise is white male (52 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (46 degrees).
Operations
Ottawa University-Surprise employs 9 Assistant professors, 4 Associate professors and 1 Instructors. Most academics at Ottawa University-Surprise are Male Assistant professor (6), Female Assistant professor (3), and Female Associate professor (3).
The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ottawa University-Surprise are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees.
Occupations by Share
In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ottawa University-Surprise were Assistant professor with 9 employees, Associate professor with 4 employees, and Instructor with 1 employees.
In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ottawa University-Surprise were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees.
Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex
- Male Assistant professor
- Female Assistant professor
- Female Associate professor
In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ottawa University-Surprise was Male Assistant professor with 6 employees, Female Assistant professor with 3 employees, and Female Associate professor with 3 employees.
This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ottawa University-Surprise.