More selective than 48% of Kansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 26% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Ottawa University-Ottawa over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Ottawa University-Ottawa SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Ottawa University-Ottawa is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 420 | 500 |
| SAT math | 330 | 500 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 750 | 1000 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Ottawa University-Ottawa admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | 420–500 | 330–500 | 16–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 80% | 460–590 | 420–550 | 16–21 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Ottawa University-Ottawa compared with other Kansas colleges?
Ottawa University-Ottawa has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 24 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Southwestern College | 76% | 36% | $29,824 |
| 10 | McPherson College | 77% | 34% | $26,441 |
| 11 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | 79% | 54% | $32,165 |
| 12 | Kansas State University | 82% | 71% | $19,406 |
| 13 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | 83% | 28% | $27,963 |
| 14 | University of Saint Mary | 87% | 48% | $22,519 |
| 15 | Pittsburg State University | 89% | 57% | $15,784 |
| 16 | Fort Hays State University | 90% | 48% | $12,569 |
| 17 | Haskell Indian Nations University | 90% | 18% | $3,134 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kansas colleges →
Who enrolls at Ottawa University-Ottawa
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Ottawa University-Ottawa admissions questions
What is the Ottawa University-Ottawa acceptance rate?
Ottawa University-Ottawa accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,881 of 3,600 applicants were admitted.
Does Ottawa University-Ottawa require the SAT or ACT?
Ottawa University-Ottawa considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 26% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Ottawa University-Ottawa?
The middle 50% of Ottawa University-Ottawa enrolled first-year students scored 750–1000 on the SAT and 16–22 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Ottawa University-Ottawa?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (293 of 2,881).
Is Ottawa University-Ottawa getting harder to get into?
Ottawa University-Ottawa accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 80% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Ottawa University-Ottawa overview