Ottawa University-Surprise Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
33%
Female Students
1%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ottawa University-Surprise has a diverse student body with 57% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
40.5%(338)
Hispanic
33.2%(277)
African American
12.2%(102)
Asian
1.6%(13)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.0%(17)
Pacific Islander
1.8%(15)
Two or More Races
7.9%(66)
Unknown
0.8%(7)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment966
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Ottawa University-Surprise offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Ottawa University-Surprise has a gender distribution of 33% female students and 67% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
66.7%(582)
Women
32.9%(287)
Other
0.4%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men582

60% of total enrollment

Women287

30% of total enrollment

Other3.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ottawa University-Surprise serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 61% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

18-19
36.1%(277)
20-21
32.6%(250)
22-24
27.2%(209)
25+
4.2%(32)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(1)
22-24
75.0%(51)
25+
23.5%(16)

Age Diversity Insights

61%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Ottawa University-Surprise attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 74% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
74.0%(148)
Out-of-State
25.5%(51)
International
0.5%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State148

74% of student body

Out-of-State51

26% of student body

International1

1% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

33%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age