Surprise, AZ
Competitive — only about 40 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 43% to 40% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 994 | 429 | 195 | 43% |
| 2020 | 1,185 | 336 | 260 | 28% |
| 2021 | 1,232 | 376 | 262 | 31% |
| 2022 | 1,155 | 331 | 248 | 29% |
| 2023 | 1,359 | 542 | 211 | 40% |
Fall 2023 applicants
201 of 507 women and 340 of 851 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Ottawa University-Surprise has an acceptance rate of 40% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 542 of 1,359 applicants.
Less Selective. Competitive — only about 40 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,359 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 211 enrolled.
No. Ottawa University-Surprise is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 43% to 40% — it has become more selective.