Ottawa University is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Ottawa, Kansas. The school is officially a American Baptist school. Ottawa University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about Ottawa University is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study science, mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Ottawa University maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 446 students (424 full-time equivalent).
Ottawa University has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Ottawa University does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference competitions. Ottawa University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Ottawa University
1001 South Cedar
Ottawa, KS 66067-3399
General Phone: (785) 242-5200
Admissions Phone: (785) 242-5200
Financial Aid Phone: (785) 242-5200
http://www.ottawa.edu
Ottawa University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 17 | business management, accounting, business communications, management information systems, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 16 | elementary school teaching, education courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | health and fitness, health and physical education, recreation and leisure studies |
| Science | 10 | biology |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | history courses, sociology, English |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | information technology |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Media | 5 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | human services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Ottawa University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 105 | 25 |
In 2005, Ottawa University had a total enrollment of 446 students (424 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 70% |
| Missouri | 11% |
| Oklahoma | 8% |
| Texas | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
Ottawa University offers campus housing for 360 of its 424 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Ottawa, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 789 | 560 | 71% | 113 | 20% |
| Men | 547 | 373 | 68% | 67 | 18% |
| Women | 242 | 187 | 77% | 46 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (785) 242-5200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,500 |
| Room and board | $ 5,542 |
| Room charge | $ 2,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,142 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,002 |
Financial Aid:
Ottawa University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 193700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (785) 242-5200
Ottawa University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $42,644 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $42,239 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $34,656 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $43,271 | 8 | $38,377 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 197 | 62 | 259 |
| Football | 107 | 0 | 107 |
| Basketball | 25 | 13 | 38 |
| Track | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 34 | 62 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ottawa University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
American Baptist affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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