College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website

Admission rate: 12%; Very selective
Average net price: $13,114; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 63%
Median earnings: $47,246; 10 years after enrolling

College of the Ozarks is a private nonprofit college in Point Lookout, MO with 1,444 undergraduates. It admits 12% of applicants, and admitted students average 1118 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,114 per year ($11,750 for families earning under $30,000). 63% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,246 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 12%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test scores required; Fall 2024
Applicants: 2,495; Fall 2023
Admitted: 371; Fall 2023
Yield: 69%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing540–630

200800

SAT Math510–590

200800

ACT Composite20–25

136

What College of the Ozarks looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPARequired
College-prep courseworkConsidered
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementNot considered
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusNot considered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testNot considered

Cost

Cost of attendance: $35,102; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $24,420

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$11,750
$30–48k$12,346
$48–75k$12,944
$75–110k$13,601
$110k+$17,497

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Outcomes

Graduation rate: 63%
Freshman retention: 90%
Median earnings: $47,246; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: —; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 1,444
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1
Receive Pell grants: 65%

White85%
Hispanic5%
Black2%
Asian1%

College of the Ozarks FAQ

What is College of the Ozarks's acceptance rate?+

College of the Ozarks admits 12% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

What SAT score do you need for College of the Ozarks?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 510–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1118.

What ACT score do you need for College of the Ozarks?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–25.

Is College of the Ozarks test optional?+

Test scores required.

How many students apply to College of the Ozarks?+

In Fall 2023, 2,495 students applied to College of the Ozarks and 371 were admitted; 256 enrolled.

Does College of the Ozarks consider legacy status?+

No. College of the Ozarks reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does College of the Ozarks require an essay?+

College of the Ozarks reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does College of the Ozarks cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $35,102 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,114.

What is College of the Ozarks's graduation rate?+

63% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 178697 · How we use this data