Ottawa University-Surprise
Surprise, AZ · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Ottawa University-Surprise, based in Surprise, Arizona, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 836 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $55,552 ten years after enrollment, which is 36% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 21.2%. Mmedian graduate debt is $21,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.58x. The average net price after financial aid is $33,393 per year. The most popular programs include Sports & Fitness, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Biology, and Communications.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,552
Graduation Rate
21.2%
Median Debt
$21,500
Average Net Price
$33,393
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.42x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.58x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
836
Admission Rate
78.1%
Average SAT
972
Retention Rate
50.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$35,880
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,880
Pell Grant Rate
39.8%
Federal Loan Rate
73.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$28,636
Income $30K–$48K
$30,096
Income $48K–$75K
$31,252
Income $110K+
$35,922
Student Demographics
Women
62.7%
White
35.5%
Black
12.9%
Hispanic
34.7%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
6.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
46.5%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (16)
Bachelor (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 47 |
| Business Administration & Management | $64,798 | 44 |
| Psychology | $43,959 | 23 |
| Biology | Not reported | 14 |
| Communications | $59,445 | 9 |
| Teacher Education | $50,010 | 4 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | $72,368 | 2 |
| Public Administration | $52,309 | 1 |
| Human Resources Management | $66,759 | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | $82,317 | 0 |
Master (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $84,083 | 24 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $67,727 | 4 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $62,455 | 1 |
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education | Bachelor | 2 |
| Accounting | Master | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Arizona
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in Arizona
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Arizona
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in Arizona
- Highest Earning Colleges in Arizona
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Arizona
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Arizona
- Most Affordable Colleges in Arizona
- Best ROI Colleges in Arizona
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Arizona