OUAZ-Surprise Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at OUAZ-Surprise is 39.9%.  Its admission rate is the lowest in Arizona and the 178th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into OUAZ-Surprise and can you get accepted?

OUAZ-Surprise is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 542 out of the 1,359 who applied were admitted.

39% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into OUAZ-Surprise?

40% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Ottawa University Surprise you should:

• Score 980 on the SAT
• Score 18 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Ottawa University Surprise has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Ottawa University Surprise. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 3% of students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Ottawa University Surprise?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at OUAZ-Surprise is 980 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 910-1050. Students who get into Ottawa University Surprise score in the top 76 percent of all SAT test takers..  OUAZ-Surprise ranks #7 in the state of Arizona for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 980 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. OUAZ-Surprise regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 910 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 910, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 840, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Ottawa University Surprise is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 980, you have around a 40% chance of being admitted. A 1050 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 56% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into OUAZ-Surprise?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to OUAZ-Surprise is 18, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 15 and 21.  The school ranks #7 in Arizona for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 18. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 15 and score in the score in the top 81 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 12.

17 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Ottawa University Surprise.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Ottawa University Surprise is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into OUAZ-Surprise for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 18 score has around 40% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 56% with a 21 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Ottawa University Surprise is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ottawa University Surprise and what student information is used for admission decisions?

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