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Ottawa University-Surprise SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range840 to 1160

ACT Range16 to 21

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate78.1%

OUAZ’s 78% acceptance rate suggests admission is within reach for many applicants, but the 50% freshman retention and 18% graduation rates make fit and support especially important. If you submit scores, aim near or above 1160 SAT or 21 ACT so your testing is a clear strength.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Ottawa University-Surprise facts and stats

Quick Facts

Ottawa University-Surprise is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 837 students. OUAZ has a freshman retention rate of 50% and a 6-year graduation rate of 18%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

Surprise, AZ

Undergrad Enrollment837

Freshman Retention50%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio11:1

Graduation Rate18%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at OUAZ?

Key Ottawa University-Surprise application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

November 7, 2026

Registration deadline: October 23, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to OUAZ, take your first test by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year plus fall for retakes. Since OUAZ is test-optional and does not list a fixed ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline, use the latest fall retake that will arrive before you submit your application.

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What you'll actually pay

OUAZ is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $35,880 before scholarships, grants, and other aid. Use the net price calculator and FAFSA to estimate your actual cost.

Out-of-State Tuition$35,880

Tuition and Fees$35,880

Room and Board$15,900

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$25

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

OUAZ’s listed cost of attendance is about $51,780 before books, personal expenses, and any aid, combining $35,880 in tuition and fees with $15,900 for room and board. Actual net price can vary significantly based on institutional scholarships, grants, family finances, and housing choices. Students should compare the university’s financial aid offer with their expected indirect costs to estimate what they will pay.