University of the Ozarks

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	614
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	55%
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	49%

Located in Clarksville, Arkansas, University 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.

University 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of the Ozarks is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at University of the Ozarks is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of the Ozarks do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

55.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,950

Cost of attendance at University of the Ozarks in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

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

Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,950

Cost of attendance at University 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.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at University of the Ozarks received on average $18,996 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.

$18,996

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	90	46%	$5,260	$473,375
Other Federal Grant	90	46%	$5,718	$514,605
State Grant/Scholarships	52	27%	$1,162	$60,438
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	191	98%	$16,085	$3,072,228
Total Grant & Scholarships	192	98%	$18,996	$3,647,271

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University 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 University of the Ozarks students is 48.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.0%.

48.8%

African American 53.8% 7 students
white 46.7% 63 students
unknown 100.0% 3 students
hispanic 45.8% 11 students
International Students 68.8% 11 students
Mixed Race 35.7% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball American Southwest Conference
Basketball American Southwest Conference
Track and Cross Country American Southwest Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of the Ozarks provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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