Below Average

Score: 44/100

Ottawa University-Surprise

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Surprise, Arizona 85374

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 23%

Outcomes

45/100

Affordability

12/100

Resources

66/100

Experience

69/100

Prestige

36/100

Quick Stats

836

Total Enrollment

23%

Graduation Rate

44%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

40%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Ottawa University-Surprise Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $385,362
Avg rent near campus: $1,663/mo — vs ~$1,000/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 85351 (4.7% cap, Sun City)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$31,900	$31,900
Room	$9,000
Board	$6,430
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$55,240	$55,240

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

36%

Receive Pell Grants

88%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 52 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 33 grads/yr Psychology, General 22 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 16 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 4 grads/yr Engineering, General 4 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 3 grads/yr Human Services, General 2 grads/yr Mathematics, General 2 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 1 grads/yr Sports Studies 1 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 1 grads/yr Accounting 1 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Ottawa University-Surprise's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

836

Total Students

36%

Women

96%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 41%

Hispanic 35%

Black 10%

Asian 2%

Two or More 7%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 39%

Hybrid (Some Online) 50%

Fully Online 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%

25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Ottawa University-Surprise?

Ottawa University-Surprise has an acceptance rate of 40%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.

How much does it cost to attend Ottawa University-Surprise?

Tuition at Ottawa University-Surprise is $31,900 for in-state students and $31,900 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Ottawa University-Surprise?

The graduation rate at Ottawa University-Surprise is 23%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Ottawa University-Surprise a good school?

Ottawa University-Surprise has a Repit College Score of 44/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Ottawa University-Surprise?

Ottawa University-Surprise has a total enrollment of 836 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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