by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 720 undergraduates in 2020, Ottawa is a very small, private university located in Ottawa, Kansas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Ottawa offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Ottawa can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Ottawa Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the American Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best American Baptist Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Ottawa Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Ottawa does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Ottawa Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Ottawa for Veterans Guide.
Ottawa offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Ottawa has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 720 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 677 (94.0%). Part-time attendance was 43 (6.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 677 | 43 | 720 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Ottawa receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Ottawa #451 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Ottawa by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Ottawa Diversity Guide.
Ottawa has a total of 324 student athletes, 204 men and 120 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,106,895 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,058,712 |
| Net | $48,183 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Ottawa University - Ottawa Athletics