Ottawa University Surprise Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Surprise, AZ · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 440–590 reading and writing, 400–570 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 16–21 composite
  • Average net price: $35,030 a year (2022–23)

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Ottawa University Surprise GPA requirements

Ottawa University Surprise 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 Surprise hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Ottawa University Surprise acceptance rate

Ottawa University Surprise admitted 1,059 of 1,355 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Ottawa University Surprise is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Surprise, Arizona, with 837 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

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

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing440450590
SAT Math400500570
ACT Composite161821
ACT English141721
ACT Math161819
3% submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores, as Ottawa University Surprise reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 972 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Ottawa University Surprise 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 Surprise's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Ottawa University Surprise 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 $35,030 a year at Ottawa University Surprise 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

How selective is Ottawa University Surprise?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Ottawa University Surprise admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Ottawa University Surprise?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Ottawa University Surprise admitted 78% 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.

How important is GPA for getting into Ottawa University Surprise?

A lot: Ottawa University Surprise 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.

What is Ottawa University Surprise's acceptance rate?

Ottawa University Surprise's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,059 of 1,355 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Ottawa University Surprise?

Check Ottawa University Surprise's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Ottawa University Surprise was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 3% sent SAT scores and 8% sent ACT scores.

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

The middle 50% of Ottawa University Surprise's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 440–590 in reading and writing and 400–570 in math; ACT composite 16–21, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

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

Ottawa University Surprise requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to 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 much does Ottawa University Surprise cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $35,030 a year at Ottawa University Surprise in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Ottawa University Surprise?

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

Does Ottawa University Surprise consider legacy status?

No. Ottawa University Surprise doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Ottawa University-SurpriseU.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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