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Ottawa University, Surprise Men's Rowing

Ottawa University, Surprise (OU) · Surprise, Arizona · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate78%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate18%finish within six years
Undergraduates912Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty11 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Ottawa University, Surprise Men's Rowing coaches

Coaches at Ottawa University, Surprise who recruit Men's Rowing, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Ottawa University, Surprise competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NAIA
Conference
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
ottawabraves.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 840–1160
ACTMiddle 50%: 16–21

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Popular majors

AccountingBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralElementary Education and TeachingEngineering, GeneralExercise Science and KinesiologyHuman Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
11 : 1
Graduation rate
18% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$32,380
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$28,126
Campus

Where it is

Ottawa University, Surprise in Surprise.

Location
Surprise, Arizona
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
American Baptist
Time zone
Mountain
Website
ottawa.edu
Overview

About Ottawa University, Surprise Men's Rowing

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Jeff Frank is the Head Coach for Ottawa University, Surprise Men's Rowing, verified October 2026. Ottawa University, Surprise (OU) competes in NAIA Men's Rowing as a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. Ottawa University, Surprise is a small private school in Surprise, Arizona with 912 undergraduates, a 78% acceptance rate and an average net price of $28,126 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Ottawa University, Surprise Men's Rowing

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Jeff Frank, the Head Coach. Ottawa University, Surprise has 1 coach for Men's Rowing, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your 2K erg time, height and weight, and side in the subject line and first sentences. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
  3. Send your videoInclude a video of you rowing in a boat or on the erg, with the link near the top so Jeff can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Ottawa University, Surprise typically score 840–1160 on the SAT and 16–21 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Ottawa University, Surprise staff after a week, and again after your next regatta with updated results.

Email Coach Jeff Frank at Ottawa University, Surprise from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.

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Questions

Ottawa University, Surprise Men's Rowing FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Ottawa University, Surprise NAIA?

Yes. Ottawa University, Surprise competes in NAIA Men's Rowing, in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Is Ottawa University, Surprise public or private?

Ottawa University, Surprise is a private nonprofit school in Surprise, Arizona.

What conference is Ottawa University, Surprise Men's Rowing in?

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Does Ottawa University, Surprise offer athletic scholarships for Men's Rowing?

Ottawa University, Surprise competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Ottawa University, Surprise Men's Rowing have?

1 coach, led by Jeff Frank, the Head Coach.

Who is the head coach of Ottawa University, Surprise Men's Rowing?

Jeff Frank is the Head Coach.

When can Ottawa University, Surprise Men's Rowing coaches contact recruits?

NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.

Can you walk on to Ottawa University, Surprise Men's Rowing?

It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.

How much does Ottawa University, Surprise cost?

In-state tuition is $32,380 and out-of-state tuition is $32,380 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,126.

What is the Ottawa University, Surprise acceptance rate?

78% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Ottawa University, Surprise?

Admitted students typically score 840–1160 on the SAT and 16–21 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Ottawa University, Surprise Men's Rowing coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified October 2026