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
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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

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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