Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Surprise, Arizona |
| Online | ottawa.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Surprise, Arizona, approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix, Ottawa University's Surprise campus serves as the institution's residential campus in the Southwest. The modern campus, which opened in 2017, features contemporary academic buildings and athletic facilities spread across its suburban setting. Operating as a branch of the main Ottawa University in Kansas, this location offers traditional undergraduate programs with emphasis areas in business, education, and health sciences. The campus provides on-site student housing through apartment-style residence halls and competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as the Spirit, particularly focusing on baseball, soccer, and wrestling programs. The Surprise location maintains the Christian heritage of its parent institution while serving a diverse student population in the growing Phoenix metropolitan area.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
OUAZ-Surprise is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1230 |
| ACT | 16/23 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,400 |
| Room and Board | $15,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,600 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=464226 IPEDS survey data for Ottawa University Surprise.
Current students may use the Ottawa University Surprise GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024