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Your chances of getting into Ottawa University Surprise

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

28.7%
Admission Difficulty for Ottawa University Surprise
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Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at OUAZ-Surprise is 28.7%.  Its admission rate is the lowest in Arizona and the 107th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into OUAZ-Surprise and can you get accepted?

OUAZ-Surprise is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, only 331 out of the 1,155 who applied were admitted.

Of those applicants who were admitted, 75% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into OUAZ-Surprise?

29% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Ottawa University Surprise you should:

  • Score 1110 on the SAT
  • Score 19 on the ACT

OUAZ-Surprise GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Ottawa University Surprise has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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OUAZ-Surprise SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Ottawa University Surprise. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 7% of students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

980-1230

Applicants Submitting SAT 

7%
SAT Scores for Ottawa University Surprise
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 510
Math 25th Percentile 470
Composite 25th Percentile 980
SAT Scores for Ottawa University Surprise
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 620
Math 75th Percentile 610
Composite 75th Percentile 1230
Average SAT Score 1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Ottawa University Surprise?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at OUAZ-Surprise is 1110 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 980-1230. Students who get into Ottawa University Surprise score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers..  OUAZ-Surprise ranks #5 in the state of Arizona for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1110 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. OUAZ-Surprise regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 980, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 850, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Ottawa University Surprise is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1105, you have around a 29% chance of being admitted. A 1230 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 44% chance of getting in.

Ottawa University Surprise admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >44%
1105 to 1230 Avg + 29%-44%
980 to 1105 Avg - 18%-29%
855 to 980 Reach 10%-18%
Less than 855 Low <10%
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OUAZ-Surprise ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

16-23 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

7%
ACT Scores for Ottawa University Surprise
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 12
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 16
ACT Scores for Ottawa University Surprise
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 22
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 23
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into OUAZ-Surprise?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to OUAZ-Surprise is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 23.  The school ranks #6 in Arizona for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 12.

7 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Ottawa University Surprise.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Ottawa University Surprise is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into OUAZ-Surprise for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 29% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 46% with a 23 ACT score.

Ottawa University Surprise admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >46%
19 to 23 Avg + 29%-46%
16 to 19 Avg - 19%-29%
13 to 16 Reach 12%-19%
Less than 13 Low <12%
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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Ottawa University Surprise admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 423 731 1,155
Accepted 114 216 331
Acceptance Rate 27% 30% 29%
Enrolled 92 155 248
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 81% 72% 75%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Ottawa University Surprise is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ottawa University Surprise and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Ottawa University Surprise Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Ottawa University Surprise
AP Credit
Dual Credit
Credit for Life Experiences

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=464226 IPEDS survey data for Ottawa University Surprise.

Last updated February 24, 2024