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College of the Ozarks

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,443
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 20%
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Point Lookout, Missouri, College of the Ozarks is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at College of the Ozarks is 20%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

College of the Ozarks is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

College of the Ozarks boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

20.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,960

Cost of attendance at College of the Ozarks in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,960

Cost of attendance at College of the Ozarks in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at College of the Ozarks received on average $19,491 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,491
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 152 50% $4,410 $670,377
Other Federal Grant 157 52% $5,920 $929,507
State Grant/Scholarships 142 47% $1,777 $252,344
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 304 100% $15,603 $4,743,385
Total Grant & Scholarships 304 100% $19,491 $5,925,236

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of the Ozarks students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of the Ozarks students is 62.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.4%.

62.5%

  • white 62.0% 201 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 75.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

College of the Ozarks provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of the Ozarks offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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