Ottawa University Ottawa Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Ottawa, KS · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 420–500 reading and writing, 330–500 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 16–22 composite
  • Average net price: $28,126 a year (2022–23)
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Ottawa University Ottawa GPA requirements

Ottawa University Ottawa requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Ottawa University Ottawa hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Ottawa University Ottawa acceptance rate

Ottawa University Ottawa admitted 2,166 of 2,611 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Ottawa University Ottawa is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Ottawa, Kansas, with 870 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Ottawa University Ottawa in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing420490500
SAT Math330400500
ACT Composite161922
ACT English141821
ACT Math161822
4% submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores, as Ottawa University Ottawa reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1000 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Ottawa University Ottawa looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Ottawa University Ottawa's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Ottawa University Ottawa awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,126 a year at Ottawa University Ottawa in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Ottawa University Ottawa?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Ottawa University Ottawa admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Is Ottawa University Ottawa test optional?

Check Ottawa University Ottawa's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Ottawa University Ottawa was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent SAT scores and 20% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Ottawa University Ottawa students have?

The middle 50% of Ottawa University Ottawa's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 420–500 in reading and writing and 330–500 in math; ACT composite 16–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How many applicants get into Ottawa University Ottawa?

Ottawa University Ottawa's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,166 of 2,611 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Ottawa University Ottawa hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Ottawa University Ottawa admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into Ottawa University Ottawa?

Ottawa University Ottawa requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How important is GPA for getting into Ottawa University Ottawa?

A lot: Ottawa University Ottawa requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Ottawa University Ottawa consider legacy status?

No. Ottawa University Ottawa doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Ottawa University Ottawa?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,126 a year at Ottawa University Ottawa in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Ottawa University Ottawa accept AP credit?

Yes. Ottawa University Ottawa awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Ottawa University-OttawaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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