Ottawa University-Kansas City

Location and Contact Information

4370 W. 109th Street Suite 200
Overland Park, KS 66211
USA
Main Tel: (913) 451-1431
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Ottawa University-Kansas City, also referred to as Ottawa University-Greater Kansas City, is one of the campuses of Ottawa University. The university itself was established in 1865 in Ottawa, Kansas, and the first adult campus was set up in 1974. Ottawa University-Greater Kansas City is located in Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University-Kansas City offers bachelor's, and master's degree programs in various fields of study. The academic divisions of the university are:

  • The School of Arts and Sciences
  • The School of Business
  • The School of Education

Students of Ottawa University-Kansas City are offered extensive financial assistance to help complete their education. In addition to Federal Pell grants, PLUS loans, Perkins Loans, Stafford loans, and Military and Veterans' Benefits, eligible candidates are awarded the Academic Competitiveness Grant, Federal TEACH Grant, National Smart Grant, and scholarships.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • American Baptist religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in business and management.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High female/male ratio.

School characteristics:

  • The school is private, not-for-profit.
  • Academic calender: Semester.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • The school offers a faculty tenure system.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 9,920

Financial Aid

Ottawa University-Kansas City participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant  
Institutional Grant  
Federal Grant  
Pell Grant  
Other Federal Grant  
State or Local Grant  

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan  
Federal Loan  
Other Loan  

(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Bachelor15320
Master302
Postbaccalaureate certificate32

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  5

Students

Student enrollment was 433 in 2009-2010 (840 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 23% of enrolled students and graduate students are 77%.

Students under 25 years old represent 7% of the student body. About 34% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

Ottawa University-Kansas City offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Postbaccalaureate (Business).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (105 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Business/Corporate Communications
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

  • Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
  • Information Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (16 awarded)

  • Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS (5 awarded)

  • History
  • Political Science and Government
  • Women's Studies

MEDIA (2 awarded)

  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Graphic Communications

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (41 awarded)

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (1 awarded)

  • Religion/Religious Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (9 awarded)

  • Developmental and Child Psychology
  • Psychology