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Ottawa University offers the rigorous and individualized educational experience of a four-year liberal arts college in an environment that nurtures student success. Established in 1865, the residential campus features historic buildings, extensive opportunities for involvement in student life, and an energetic and highly qualified faculty. Through positive relationships with faculty in the majors, advisors in our Adawe Life Plan Center, and other mentors, each student crafts a “Life Plan” for setting goals and realizing dreams.
Transfer Student Advisor
Steed Bell, Director of Enrollment Management
1001 South Cedar Street
Ottawa, KS 66067
1-800-755-5200 #2
steed.bell@ottawa.edu
| Undergraduate transfers: |
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| Percent of total undergraduate student body: |
2.2% |
| Number of first time freshmen completing in: |
| 4 years or less |
32 |
| 6 years or less |
40 |
| Percentage completing in 4 years: |
80% |
| # of transfer students (Fall 2011): |
47 |
Data for transfer students is not disaggregated at this time>
The outcomes of student learning consist of direct and indirect evidence during program assessment (5 year-cycle, including general education). MAPP data provides benchmarking for general education at the national level. Idea Teaching and Learning Ratings provide information regarding progress on relevant objectives.
At The College, placement data has been collected through career services and is being moved to a more University-wide process through the Graduate Exit Survey and the Alumni Survey.
Approximately 10% of our graduates since 2002 have enrolled in Ottawa University graduate degree programs.
The College prepares students for graduate studies in general through its liberal arts curriculum, emphasizing fluent writing, critical thinking, and disciplinary focus.
In addition, OU students have the opportunity to engage in deeply meaningful relationships with faculty members, which proves to be a unique and powerful initiation into the habits of mind required for advanced study. |
| Students are awarded institutional funds by merit in academics or in activity areas. Ottawa University participates in Title IV (federal financial aid) funding as well as State of Kansas funding. |
- Biology
- Business Admin.
- Communication
- Elementary ED
- Exercise Science
- Physical ED
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The following factors are considered for transfer students:
- College coursework and corresponding GPA.
- Academic earned-to-attempted percentage.
- Essay.
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| Based on a very generous transfer credit policy, formal articulations have not been routinely developed. Credits from CHEA-recognized institutions are typically accepted, with the exception of remedial and varsity sports credits. |
| “I chose Ottawa because the transfer process went smooth. The faculty that helped me with the process of transferring was more than friendly and remembered my name. This feels like home to me now because these teachers know who you are and care. All the people around you see you as a friend and know your name not a number. The experience here has been the best, the campus is always clean, we have lots of intramurals to do, the school spirit is high and everyone participates in watching all of the OU athletics. If you’re looking for a place to fit in, and have a good college experience Ottawa University is the place for you. Our teachers take academics seriously, you get a good education but you also become a part of the family here at OU.” — Jason, Beers, Ottawa University Student Body President |
| Number of required credit hours in residence a transfer student must take for a Bachelor’s degree: |
24 |
| Transfer students are required to live in the residence halls unless they meet one of the following exceptions: are married; have dependent children; are 21 years of age; will be classified a senior (92+ credit hours) prior to start of the new semester; plan to live with a parent and/or legal guardian within a one-hour drive of Ottawa University. Verification Form must be on file. |
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