More selective than 57% of Arizona colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 17% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Ottawa University-Surprise 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.
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Ottawa University-Surprise 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-Surprise is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 440 | 590 |
| SAT math | 400 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 21 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 840 | 1160 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Ottawa University-Surprise admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 440–590 | 400–570 | 16–21 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 40% | 480–530 | 430–520 | 15–21 | 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-Surprise compared with other Arizona colleges?
Ottawa University-Surprise has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 7 Arizona colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona Christian University | 71% | 40% | $32,839 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | 77% | 68% | $40,287 |
| 3 | Ottawa University-Surprise | 78% | 18% | $33,393 |
| 4 | University of Arizona | 86% | 68% | $16,674 |
| 5 | Northern Arizona University | 90% | 61% | $14,158 |
| 6 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | 90% | 68% | $14,967 |
| 7 | Prescott College | 95% | 56% | $22,583 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arizona colleges →
Who enrolls at Ottawa University-Surprise
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Ottawa University-Surprise admissions questions
What is the Ottawa University-Surprise acceptance rate?
Ottawa University-Surprise accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 542 of 1,359 applicants were admitted.
Does Ottawa University-Surprise require the SAT or ACT?
Ottawa University-Surprise considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Ottawa University-Surprise?
The middle 50% of Ottawa University-Surprise enrolled first-year students scored 840–1160 on the SAT and 16–21 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-Surprise?
39% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (211 of 542).
Is Ottawa University-Surprise getting harder to get into?
Ottawa University-Surprise accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 40% 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-Surprise overview