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Ottawa University

Ottawa University is proud of its heritage and rich history. Our roots stem from a desire to provide educational opportunities to under-served populations.

From 1837 to 1855, Baptist missionaries Reverend Jotham Meeker and his wife, Eleanor, devoted themselves to improving the lives of the Ottawa Indians and inspiring a hunger for education and Christianity. After the Meekers' deaths, John Tecumseh (Tauy) Jones carried on the Meekers' commitment to the tribe. Serving as an interpreter and Baptist minister, he was responsible for arranging a meeting between the Baptists and the Ottawa Indians, which led to the development of Ottawa University.

The Ottawa Indians donated 20,000 acres for a university to ensure the education of their children. In exchange, the Baptists agreed to build and operate the school with a promise to provide free education to the Ottawa Indians. Today, Ottawa University continues to provide tuition-free undergraduate education at The College in Ottawa, Kansas, to descendants of the Kansas Ottawa Indians.

Whether you are interested in purusing an undergraduate certificate, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or post-graduate licensure, Ottawa University offers a wide variety of programs to meet your needs.

Programs Offered :

We are committed to providing
challenging opportunities through
excellent educational programs worldwide.

Age Qualifications:
21+

Education Qualifications:
High school diploma or its equivalent.

Work Experience Qualifications:
None

Geographical Qualifications:
Student must be a United States resident and relocate to Ottawa University Campuses upon acceptance.

Financial Aid

Ottawa University participates in a variety of financial aid programs, including federal grants and loans, to assist students in obtaining the necessary funds to attend college. Generally speaking, there are three primary types of financial assistance available:

Grants-including the Federal PELL Grant program awarded on an annual basis.
Loans-available to students through both federal and private-lending programs.
Additional Sources of aid such as veteran's benefits, employer reimbursement and local scholarship programs.

Advantage

Ottawa University offers both traditional-aged and adult students a variety of programs and services designed to provide a quality education. At our residential campus in Ottawa, Kansas, students build professional relationships with professors and classmates in a family atmosphere. Ottawa University boasts 30 student organizations on campus, as well as 13 different varsity athletic programs in NAIA Division II.

Our adult locations recognize that adult students bring self-motivation, life, work and prior college experience to the classroom. We recognize your desire to earn your degree in a timely manner that fits into your busy lifestyle. At Ottawa University, we've designed our programs specifically to meet the needs of adult students.

Mission

The mission of Ottawa University is to provide the highest quality liberal arts and professional education in a caring, Christ-centered community of grace which integrates faith, learning and life. The University serves students of traditional age, adult learners and organizations through undergraduate and graduate programs.

If you are interested in this School

Ottawa University Campus Locations:

Jeffersonville Campus: 287 Quarter Master Court • Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Kansas City: 4370 W. 109th St. Suite 200 • Overland Park, KS 66211

Mesa Campus: 6402 E Superstition Springs • Mesa, AZ 85206

Phoenix Campus: 10020 North 25th Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85021

Tempe Campus: 2323 West 14th Street • Tempe, AZ 85281