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Ottawa University-Surprise

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 430
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 30%
Students retention rate 54%

Located in Surprise, Arizona, Ottawa University-Surprise is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Ottawa University-Surprise is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Ottawa University-Surprise emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Ottawa University-Surprise is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arizona is 63%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ottawa University-Surprise do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

30.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,000

Cost of attendance at Ottawa University-Surprise in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $9,348
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,000

Cost of attendance at Ottawa University-Surprise in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $23,687
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Ottawa University-Surprise received on average $15,001 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$15,001
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 102 43% $4,614 $470,671
Other Federal Grant 176 75% $2,907 $511,637
State Grant/Scholarships 29 12% $1,120 $32,486
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 236 100% $12,695 $2,996,076
Total Grant & Scholarships 236 100% $15,001 $3,540,199

Sport Conferences

  • Football Golden State Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Golden State Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Golden State Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Golden State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Ottawa University-Surprise provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ottawa University-Surprise offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)