OUAZ-Surprise Admission Requirements
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OUAZ-Surprise Admission Overview
OUAZ-Surprise admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year OUAZ-Surprise admitted 78.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 840-1160 / ACT 16-21. OUAZ-Surprise is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
OUAZ-Surprise is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
OUAZ-Surprise Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Ottawa University Surprise
Acceptance Rate
The OUAZ-Surprise acceptance rate is 78.2%. Last year, 1,059 of 1,355 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Arizona.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into OUAZ-Surprise and can you get accepted?
OUAZ-Surprise is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
26% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
OUAZ-Surprise GPA
OUAZ-Surprise considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.
OUAZ-Surprise SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
840-1160Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
3%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 440
- Math 400
- Composite 840
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 590
- Math 570
- Composite 1160
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at OUAZ-Surprise typically score around a 1000 SAT (middle 50% 840–1160) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 40th percentile nationally. OUAZ-Surprise ranks #7 in the state of Arizona for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 840 to 1160
SAT policy
OUAZ-Surprise is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1000 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
OUAZ-Surprise ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
16-21Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
8%25th Percentile Scores
- English 14
- Math 16
- Composite 16
75th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 19
- Composite 21
Average ACT
Incoming testers at OUAZ-Surprise typically have around a 18 ACT (mid-50 16–21) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 38th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. OUAZ-Surprise places #7 among colleges in Arizona for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 21
ACT policy
You may apply to OUAZ-Surprise without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 18.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Ottawa University Surprise and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Ottawa University Surprise is $25.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
OUAZ-Surprise is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 78.2% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (840-1160); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=464226.
GPA calculator: Ottawa University Surprise GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026