Ottawa University-Kansas City
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Ottawa University-Kansas City, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

78
%
Acceptance rate
2.88
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Ottawa University-Kansas City?

78%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Ottawa University accepted 78% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,594 people applied and 2,881 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
602 / 814 (74%)
Men
2274 / 2780 (82%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Ottawa University-Kansas City:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

10%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at Ottawa University-Kansas City, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Ottawa University-Kansas City by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Ottawa University considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Ottawa University-Kansas City?

2.88
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Ottawa University-Kansas City as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 2.88. 39% of freshmen who attended Ottawa University were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 48% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
2%
3.75-3.99
15%
3.50-3.74
13%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
18%
2.50-2.99
20%
2.00-2.49
6%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

6%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

26%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
400
75th Percentile
560
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
540
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
860
75th Percentile
1100
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