Ottawa University has been providing a igh-quality liberal arts education in a Christ-centered community for more than 140 years, serving both traditional learners and distance learners. As one of the pioneers in adult education in the United States, Ottawa University opened its first adult campus in Kansas City in 1974. Since that time, additional campuses focusing on adult education have been established in Arizona, Wisconsin and Indiana as well as multiple international locations.

Ottawa University offers bachelor's degree majors in over 25 disciplines including math, sciences, fine arts, Religion, Education and business. A Master of Business Administration as well as Master of Arts programs in Human Resources, Professional Counseling and Education are also available.

Ottawa University offers both traditional-aged and adult students a variety of programs and services designed to provide a quality education. At its 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.

Ottawa University's adult education locations recognize that adult leaners bring self-motivation, life, work and prior college experience to the classroom. Ottawa University recognizes your desire to earn your degree in a timely manner that fits into your busy lifestyle, and designs its programs specifically to meet the needs of adult students.