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Ottawa University-Online

Private nonprofit Overland Park, KS · Urban · Plains · 73% data
B+ Diversity B Earnings
Earnings (10yr)
$55,552 B
Well above the typical college graduate
Enrollment
259
Earnings +36% vs avg

Bottom line: A B+ overall grade — strong outcomes across the board.

What The Data Says

  1. A B+ overall — outcomes above the typical U.S. college.

  2. Earnings 36% above the national college median.

About Ottawa University-Online

Ottawa University-Online is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.

Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.

Institutional Profile

Institution Type
Private College
Carnegie Class
Baccalaureate College
Enrollment
259
Setting
Urban
Designations
52
Primary Strengths
Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Education, Psychology

Why students choose Ottawa University-Online

Close mentorship
A small, undergraduate-focused community
Strength in Health Professions
Its most-awarded field of study

CollegeRanker Report Card

Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.

B+
Top 20% overall
B
Earnings
$55,552 median
B+
Diversity
0.71 index

Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.

How we grade →

Overview

Ottawa University-Online is a great fit for students looking for flexibility in their education, especially in fields like Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Education, Psychology, and Communications. With an enrollment of 259 students, this smaller online environment allows for a more personalized experience, which can be a big advantage for those who thrive in less crowded settings.

After graduation, students can expect a median earning of $55,552 after ten years in the workforce. This figure shows that graduates can find their footing relatively well in the job market. While we don’t have specific mobility rates, the average salary indicates that many graduates are able to secure positions that support a stable lifestyle.

Looking at the financial side, the median debt for graduates stands at $21,500. This suggests that students can manage their education without taking on overwhelming financial burdens. The affordability is supported by a Pell Grant rate of 34%, which can help lower-income students access this education. Those who tend to thrive here are likely to be self-motivated and ready to engage deeply in their studies, making the most of the online format.

Can I Get In?

How selective Ottawa University-Online is — and how your numbers stack up.

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Test Score
1050
21

Academics & Admissions

Is It Hard to Get Into Ottawa University-Online? Acceptance Rate & Requirements

As a private institution in Overland Park, Kansas, Ottawa University-Online enrolls students across a range of programs.

Retention Rate
100%
Full-Time Faculty
100%
Faculty Salary (mo)
$10,633
Student–Faculty Ratio
2:1
Diversity Index
0.71
First-Gen Students
40%

Can I Afford It?

What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Attend Ottawa University-Online? Tuition, Net Price & Aid

Tuition at Ottawa University-Online is listed at $13,296 before any financial aid is applied. The median graduate leaves with about $21,500 in federal student loans.

In-State Tuition
$13,296
Out-of-State
$13,296
Median Debt
$21,500
Pell Grant Rate
34%
Federal Loan Rate
41%

What Happens After?

Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.

Graduate Outcomes

Is Ottawa University-Online Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI

Ten years out, alumni of Ottawa University-Online earn a median of $55,552, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.

6 Years After Entry
$49,139
8 Years
$53,089
10 Years
$55,552
Debt-to-Earnings
0.39x
Earning > $25K
70%

Earnings Trajectory

$49,139 6yr $53,089 8yr $55,552 10yr

How Ottawa Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGEarnings 10yr$56KRetention100%Median Debt$22KPell Grant Rate34%

Does It Change Lives?

Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?

Top Programs

The fields Ottawa University-Online awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.

Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Hard to Get Into Ottawa University-Online? Acceptance Rate & Requirements

As a private institution in Overland Park, Kansas, Ottawa University-Online enrolls students across a range of programs.

How Much Does It Cost to Attend Ottawa University-Online? Tuition, Net Price & Aid

Tuition at Ottawa University-Online is listed at $13,296 before any financial aid is applied. The median graduate leaves with about $21,500 in federal student loans.

Is Ottawa University-Online Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI

Ten years out, alumni of Ottawa University-Online earn a median of $55,552, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.

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