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Ottawa University-Ottawa Men's Cross Country

The Ottawa University-Ottawa men's cross country program competes in NAIA as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, based in Ottawa, Kansas. The program is better funded than 25% of NAIA men's cross country programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 40% of NAIA men's cross country programs, and the school is more affordable than 10% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
8
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,115
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
83%
State
Kansas
City
Ottawa
Address
1001 South Cedar
Staff
Jim Whittaker
Cross Country/track and Field Head Coach
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Joe Corbin
Cross Country/track and Field Assistant Coach Distance
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 40% of NAIA men's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
58%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
28%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$49,139
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$55,552
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 10% of NAIA men's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$32,380
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$32,380
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,257
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$28,185
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 25% of NAIA men's cross country programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$96,756
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$3,021
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (785) 242-5200[email protected]

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