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Ottawa University-Surprise

Surprise, AZ ottawa.edu/ouaz/home 768 students

Ottawa University-Surprise offers a smaller campus environment in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The campus provides a close-knit community for its students. As part of a multi-campus university, OUAZ students can benefit from the resources of a larger institution while studying in a more focused setting. The university's affiliation with the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma adds a unique cultural dimension to the campus.

Programs
9
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$45,383
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$35,300
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Ottawa University-Surprise's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 37% of students receive Pell Grants; 78% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $34,372, roughly 3% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $30,933 $123,732
$30K – $48K $33,393 $133,572
$48K – $75K $34,695 $138,780
$75K – $110K $36,196 $144,784
$110K+ $36,647 $146,588
Sticker price (no aid) $35,300 $141,200
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Ottawa University-Surprise

9 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
62
$75,385/yr High 4.3x
Accounting
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57
$51,664/yr Very High 2.7x
Business Administration
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55
$51,627/yr High 3.0x
Teacher Education
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49
$42,056/yr High 2.0x
Human Resources
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48
$49,063/yr High 2.5x
Psychology
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38
$39,596/yr High 1.8x
Human Services
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28
$35,168/yr Moderate 1.5x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
28
$33,465/yr High 1.4x
Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →
27
$30,426/yr Moderate 2.2x

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