Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 28.7%
- Average SAT
- 1,105
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 980–1,230
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 20
- Total Enrollment
- 768
Admissions Overview
Ottawa University-Surprise is selective with a 28.66% acceptance rate. This means roughly three out of every ten applicants get accepted, making admission competitive but achievable for well-prepared students. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 980-1230 on the SAT, with an average of 1105. Students typically need solid B+ grades and standardized test scores above the national average to be competitive.
The school seeks students who want both academic challenge and athletic involvement. With 623 total athletes across 30 varsity sports and over $9 million in athletic scholarships, Ottawa actively recruits student-athletes. The Baptist affiliation suggests they value students committed to faith-based education and community service.
The school seeks students who want both academic challenge and athletic involvement. With 623 total athletes across 30 varsity sports and over $9 million in athletic scholarships, Ottawa actively recruits student-athletes. The Baptist affiliation suggests they value students committed to faith-based education and community service.