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78.2%Acceptance
$35,300Tuition
935Students
29%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$55,552Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24American Baptist

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

Net price by family income bracket
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

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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.

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