Ottawa University was founded in 1865 by a group of Baptists from the Ottawa area. The founders believed that education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or financial means. They wanted to create an institution that would provide a quality education and prepare students for success in the real world.

For the first several decades, Ottawa University was a liberal arts college with a focus on teaching traditional academic subjects such as English, math, science, and history. In 1910, the university began offering engineering courses and expanded its offerings over the years to include business, education, nursing and other areas of study. In addition to traditional classroom instruction, Ottawa University also offered various extracurricular activities such as music and drama clubs, sports teams and student organizations. Check Searchforpublicschools for a list of public schools in Illinois.

In 1929 Ottawa University became an accredited four-year college and began offering bachelor’s degrees in various disciplines. During the 1960s and 70s there was a major expansion of academic programs at Ottawa University with new degree programs added in law, psychology and social work among others. In 2001 Ottawa University opened its first graduate school offering master’s degrees in business administration (MBA) as well as other fields such as education and public health.

Today Ottawa University is recognized nationally for its commitment to providing quality higher education opportunities to students from all backgrounds. The university continues to strive for excellence through its cutting-edge research initiatives while also providing students with hands-on learning experiences through internships and fieldwork opportunities both domestically and abroad.

Ottawa University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Ottawa University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Ottawa University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Ottawa University is a competitive school, and the admissions statistics reflect this. In 2019, the university accepted only 54% of applicants, with an average GPA of 3.7. The middle 50% of admitted students had an average SAT score between 1050-1250 and an ACT score between 21-27. Ottawa University also takes into account extracurricular activities and leadership positions when considering applications. The university encourages students to be involved in their communities and to pursue their passions outside of the classroom. Additionally, Ottawa University gives preference to applicants with a record of volunteer work or community service, as well as those who demonstrate financial need. The university is committed to providing educational opportunities for all students, regardless of their background or financial situation.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	less selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	62%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	62%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	966
Female applicants	N/A
Male applicants	N/A
Applicants accepted	598
Female applicants accepted	N/A
Male applicants accepted	N/A
Freshman enrollment	N/A
Female freshman enrollment	0
Male freshman enrollment	0
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	N/A
Average high school GPA	N/A
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
GPA breakdown	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	N/A
SAT Critical Reading average score	N/A
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Critical Reading score breakdown	N/A
SAT Math average score	N/A
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SAT Math score breakdown	N/A
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	N/A
Average ACT Composite score	N/A
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT Composite score breakdown	N/A
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT English score breakdown	N/A
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT Math score breakdown	N/A