Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa University-Ottawa is one of the twenty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Kansas. The campus is located in Ottawa town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 727 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 202 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 123 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 61%). Every year 46% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.OU's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $27,370, and fees were $1,180. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $27,370 and $1,180 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students727 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation American Baptist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate61% |
Nursing Programs
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1914 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
|
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
Admission
80%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 900 to 1080 |
| ACT | 18 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,140/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,140/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,140/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $635/credit | |
| In State Students | $635/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $635/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $51,300 | $51,300 | $51,300 |
| ADN | 70 | $79,800 | $79,800 | $79,800 |
| BSN | 125 | $142,500 | $142,500 | $142,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $31,750 | $31,750 | $31,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Ottawa University-Ottawa's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 39% | $4,495 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $1,000 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $2,300 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $14,675 |
| Federal Student Loans | 92% | $7,075 |
| Private Loans | 16% | $11,210 |
$23,661
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$18,561 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$20,974 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$22,945 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$25,940 |
| Over $110,000$25,477 |
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Student Population
671
Undergrads
56
Graduates
298
Women
429
Men
89%
Full-time
11%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
60% |
|
Black/African American |
12% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kansas state board of nursing.
