Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $35,300
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $35,300
- Average Net Price
- $28,083
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 35.3%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $12,160
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $10,000
- Books & Supplies
- $1,200
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $48,660
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 46.5%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 85.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35.3%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $21,092 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $25,749 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $28,099 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $29,480 |
| $110,001+ | $30,254 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families at Ottawa University typically pay $28,083 per year after financial aid, bringing the four-year total to around $112,000. The actual cost varies dramatically by income level. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $21,092 annually, while those making over $110,000 pay $30,254. This Baptist university offers significant institutional grants averaging $23,303 to nearly a quarter of students.
Most graduates leave with $21,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $228. With median earnings of $55,552 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 5% of income. The 97.4% employment rate helps graduates manage this burden. Only 46.52% successfully repay their loans on schedule, suggesting some financial strain despite relatively modest debt levels.
Low-income students get the best deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families contribute while receiving the same personalized education.
Most graduates leave with $21,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $228. With median earnings of $55,552 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 5% of income. The 97.4% employment rate helps graduates manage this burden. Only 46.52% successfully repay their loans on schedule, suggesting some financial strain despite relatively modest debt levels.
Low-income students get the best deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families contribute while receiving the same personalized education.
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