College of the Ozarks
About College of the Ozarks
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
College of the Ozarks is a private university in Point Lookout, MO. It has a 21.1% acceptance rate and a 62.5% graduation rate, serving approximately 1,481 students.
Founded
1906
Location
Point Lookout, Missouri
Students
1,444
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
12%
Highly selective
Graduation Rate
63.7%
Near national average
Tuition
$22,320
Per year
Avg Net Price
$6,100
After financial aid
SAT Average
1118
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$41,592
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Highly Selective
About 8 students apply for every seat
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Required
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Dec 31
Getting into College of the Ozarks is competitive at 12%. Solid academics and well-crafted application materials give you the best shot.
SAT Scores
1118/ 1600
ACT Scores
23/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
63.7% complete their degree within six years
Retention
90.2%
4-Year Grad
45%
6-Year Grad
63%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
70.2%
$/Student
$13.4K
Class Size
Medium
While 45% finish in 4 years, 90.2% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$22,320
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$8,800
Books & Supplies
$1,150
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,734
After Financial Aid
$6,100
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,381
Receive Grants
49.2%
Take Loans
0%
Don't let the $22,320 sticker price scare you. Most students pay around $6,100 after financial aid, a 73% discount. Families earning under $30K pay closer to $6,381.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at College of the Ozarks fund their education.
While in School
49.2%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$37,573
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
N/A
Default Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends College of the Ozarks.
Gender
55.3%
Female
45%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,444
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
32.7%
First-Gen
19 yrs
Avg Age
1.1%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 55% of the student body. 32.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
1,444
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Baccalaureate
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
College of the Ozarks fields 5 varsity teams with 130 student athletes, about 9% of the student body.
Division
NAIA
Division I
Conference
Continental
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
130
9% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
58% / 42%
75
Men
55
Women
4
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of College of the Ozarksearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,592
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Psychology, General
$25K
23 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$39K
23 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$33K
21 grads
1yr Earnings
Animal Sciences
$42K
17 grads
4yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$58K
17 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
16 grads
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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