Ottawa University-Surprise Acceptance Rate
Surprise, Arizona · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,359
- Admitted
- 542
- Yield
- 38.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 6 years of federal data, Ottawa University-Surprise's acceptance rate has fallen from 46.6% in 2018–19 to 39.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,173 to 1,359 (+16%) over that period.
Its 39.9% rate makes Ottawa University-Surprise more selective than about 89% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 9 tracked Arizona schools, it is more selective than about 89%.
Ottawa University-Surprise has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 38.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | 1,173 | 547 | 46.6% | 243 |
| 2019–20 | 994 | 429 | 43.2% | 195 |
| 2020–21 | 1,185 | 336 | 28.4% | 260 |
| 2021–22 | 1,232 | 376 | 30.5% | 262 |
| 2022–23 | 1,155 | 331 | 28.7% | 248 |
| 2023–24 | 1,359 | 542 | 39.9% | 211 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 507 | 201 | 39.6% |
| Men | 851 | 340 | 40% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–530 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 430–520 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–21 | 17% |
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-Surprise's acceptance rate?
Ottawa University-Surprise's acceptance rate is 39.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (542 admitted of 1,359 applicants).
Is Ottawa University-Surprise test optional?
Ottawa University-Surprise is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ottawa University-Surprise?
Ottawa University-Surprise received 1,359 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 542.
What SAT score do you need for Ottawa University-Surprise?
Admitted students at Ottawa University-Surprise typically scored 480–530 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–520 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ottawa University-Surprise getting harder to get into?
Ottawa University-Surprise has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 46.6% in 2018–19 to 39.9% 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: 2018–19 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ottawa.edu/ouaz/home/.