Ottawa University-Ottawa Acceptance Rate
Ottawa, Kansas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,600
- Admitted
- 2,881
- Yield
- 10.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ottawa University-Ottawa's acceptance rate has fallen from 99.5% in 2014–15 to 80% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 380 to 3,600 (+847%) over that period.
Its 80% rate makes Ottawa University-Ottawa more selective than about 42% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 48%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (74% for women vs 81.8% for men, a 7.8-point gap). Ottawa University-Ottawa has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 10.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 380 | 378 | 99.5% | 173 |
| 2015–16 | 1,002 | 410 | 40.9% | 160 |
| 2016–17 | 1,448 | 725 | 50.1% | 190 |
| 2017–18 | 1,110 | 893 | 80.5% | 202 |
| 2018–19 | 357 | 279 | 78.2% | 244 |
| 2019–20 | 1,974 | 287 | 14.5% | 189 |
| 2020–21 | 1,845 | 1,297 | 70.3% | 201 |
| 2021–22 | 2,082 | 1,386 | 66.6% | 231 |
| 2022–23 | 3,331 | 2,606 | 78.2% | 261 |
| 2023–24 | 3,600 | 2,881 | 80% | 293 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 814 | 602 | 74% |
| Men | 2,780 | 2,274 | 81.8% |
| Unknown | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–590 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 420–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–21 | 26% |
How Ottawa University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ottawa University-Ottawa's acceptance rate?
Ottawa University-Ottawa's acceptance rate is 80% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,881 admitted of 3,600 applicants).
Is Ottawa University-Ottawa test optional?
Ottawa University-Ottawa is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ottawa University-Ottawa?
Ottawa University-Ottawa received 3,600 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,881.
What SAT score do you need for Ottawa University-Ottawa?
Admitted students at Ottawa University-Ottawa typically scored 460–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ottawa University-Ottawa getting harder to get into?
Ottawa University-Ottawa has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 99.5% in 2014–15 to 80% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ottawa.edu/.