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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Ottawa, KS. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
6
Housing Buildings
300
Housing Capacity
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Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$900
Cost of Living Index
83
Student Population
800
City Transportation
Walkability
38
Bikeability
44
Public Transit
Ottawa Public Transit
Nearest Airports
Ottawa Municipal Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
56.5°F
Avg Snowfall
13.5 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Gangwish Library
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday: 2 p.m.–10 p.m.
Gibson Student Center
Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Schendel Conference Center
By reservation; typically open during regular campus hours
Wilson Field House
Monday–Friday: 6 a.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday: 12 p.m.–8 p.m.
Mabee Athletic Center
Monday–Friday: 6 a.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday: 12 p.m.–8 p.m.
Fredrikson Chapel
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; weekends by event
Campus News
Latest updates from Ottawa University-Ottawa
24-Hour Campus Security Patrols
Ottawa University-Ottawa campus security officers are patrolling the campus 24 hours a day. Officers are available to escort students between buildings. Security will coordinate with local law enforcement as needed. No active emergency alerts are currently posted.
Safety Notice
24-Hour Campus Security Patrols are in effect.
Dr. Kevin Maret Named President of OU Online
Ottawa University appointed Dr. Kevin Maret as the new President of OU Online.
Jul 1, 2025
Doug Ewald Appointed Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
Ottawa University announced Doug Ewald as the incoming Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer.
Apr 28, 2025
Ottawa Women's Basketball Picked Ninth in KCAC Coaches Poll
Ottawa University's women's basketball team was picked ninth in the KCAC coaches poll.
Oct 15, 2025
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Ottawa University-Ottawa
Freshmen are required to live on campus unless granted an exemption.
3 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
Bourbon Hall
Capacity: 120
Room types: Single, Double
Glennan Hall
Capacity: 100
Room types: Single, Double, Suite
West Hall
Capacity: 80
Room types: Double, Suite
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@ottawa.edu
Current Term: Spring 1 2026
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 12, 2026
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