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Ottawa University
Ottawa. KS 66067-3399
(913) 242-5200, ext. 5555 (800) 755-5200, ext. 1
Ottawa University, founded in 1865 and affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, is a private institution offering programs through the divisions of arts and humanities, natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences. The library contains 90,000 volumes, and subscribes to 400 periodicals. Computerized library services include interlibrary loans and database searching. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, and radio station. The 64-acre campus is in a small town 45 miles southwest of Kansas City. Including residence halls, there are 15 buildings.
Student Life: 60% of undergraduates are from Kansas. Others are from 20 states and 8 foreign countries. 99% are from public schools. 79% are white; 10% African American. 41% are Protestant; 12% Catholic; 23% claim no religious affiliation. The average age of freshmen is 19; all undergraduates, 22. 25% do not continue beyond their first year; 30% remain to graduate.
Housing: 428 students can be accommodated in college housing, which includes single-sex dormitories, on-campus apartments, and married-student housing. On-campus housing is guaranteed for all 4 years. 58% of students live on campus; of those, 65% remain on campus on weekends. Alcohol is not permitted. Ail students may keep cars.
Activities: There are no fraternities or sororities. There are 35 groups on campus, including cheerleading, choir, chorale, chorus, computers, dance, debate, drama, ethnic, forensics, honors, international, jazz band, musical theater, newspaper, orchestra, pep band, photography, professional, radio and TV, religious, social, social service, student government, and yearbook. Popular campus events include Christmas Feast, International Dinner, Sports Banquet, Alumni Auction, and Casino Night.
Sports: There are 7 intercollegiate sports for men and 7 for women, and 12 intramural sports for men and 12 for women. Facilities include a field, a sports complex, an athletic center, and a gym with a wellness center.
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