Ottawa University-Ottawa's published cost of attendance is $51,856. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $22,449, middle-income families pay around $25,525, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,771.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $35,880 |
| Books and Supplies | $650 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $27,963 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,449 |
| $30–48k | $22,912 |
| $48–75k | $25,525 |
| $75–110k | $30,199 |
| $110k+ | $30,771 |
Ottawa University-Ottawa's published cost of attendance is $51,856. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $22,449, middle-income families pay around $25,525, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,771. Azimuth ranks Ottawa University-Ottawa #971 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Ottawa University-Ottawa meets demonstrated financial need through a combination of need-based scholarships, grants, and federal aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the institution works with students to build aid packages that reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Merit aid is also available for qualifying students, providing additional pathways to affordability beyond need-based support. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,600; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,228, median federal debt of $21,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Ottawa University-Ottawa earn median 4-year earnings of $62,228, placing the institution in the 52.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $15,984 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Ottawa University-Ottawa in the 93.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Ottawa University-Ottawa #280 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect a career-focused institutional profile anchored in business and professional fields. The earnings pattern centers on business and management disciplines. Business Administration emerges as the largest program by aggregate return, combining substantial enrollment with solid post-graduation earnings. Kinesiology enrolls 27 graduates and represents the institution's primary degree output. The Business Administration program graduates 22 students earning median 4-year earnings of $64,798, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Accounting program graduates 10 students with median 4-year earnings of $72,368, reaching 0.9x the national benchmark. This concentration in business, accounting, and related professional fields aligns with regional labor-market demand and supports consistent early-career outcomes for graduates entering business and administrative roles.
