This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
78.1%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 76%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
840
25th Percentile
972
Median
1,160
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,141(-169 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
16
25th Percentile
19
Median
21
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
40%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
40%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
39%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa University-Surprise Admissions
Ottawa University-Surprise is accessible to students with solid academic records. Most admitted students have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The 78% acceptance rate means most qualified applicants are admitted.
Ottawa University-Surprise reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 840 and 1160. ACT scores range from 16 to 21. Check Ottawa's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to Ottawa University-Surprise is considered accessible. The acceptance rate is 78%. The university is accessible to most students who meet the core GPA and course requirements.
Ottawa University-Surprise uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
