College of the Ozarks

Location and Affiliation:

College of the Ozarks is located in Point Lookout, MO, population 1200.
Affiliation: Presbyterian.

Population:

College of the Ozark’s enrollment is 1304 students.

• 55% female
• 1% black
• 1% Hispanic
• 1% American Indian
• 1% Asian
• 2% international

13% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 85%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:16

Academic Level:

• College of the Ozarks is a Level 3 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.6
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is English 19-25, Math 19-24, Composite 20-24

Most Popular Majors:

• Business Administration/Management 19%
• Elementary Education/Teaching 17%
• Agricultural Business/Management 11%
• Communications/Journalism 10%
• Psychology 8%

Graduates:

48% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $0
• The admission application deadline is August 20
• The financial aid deadline is March 15

Generosity:

Average need met is 84%.

Features:

College of the Ozarks is ranked among the top twenty liberal arts colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. The 1,000-acre campus overlooks Lake Taneycomo providing a scenic environment for learning.

College of the Ozarks is also called “Hard Work U” by The Wall Street Journal. The work program sets the college apart from nearly every other college in the country. Students help pay for their education in a way that actually enriches learning. As a full-time student, either in residence or as a commuter taking 12 or more hours, you work 15 hours each week at your assigned campus work station. The student work program will involve students in one of over 80 diverse and fulfilling work areas. Combined with scholarships and grants, the earnings cover the cost of education, making College of the Ozarks very affordable. Many students take on more work to pay for room and board.

The work program could mean spending 15 hours a week at the Computer Center, Child Development Center, Ralph Foster Museum, McDonald Hospital or the 76 other opportunities. In addition to the 15 hours per week, students work two 40 hour weeks each year chosen from the weeks when classes are not in session.

Contact:

College of the Ozarks Admissions 1-800-222-0525.

Learn more about College of the Ozarks. http://www.cofo.edu