# College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, MO. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/college-of-the-ozarks

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 12% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test scores required (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,495 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 371 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 540–630 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 510–590 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 20–25 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $35,102 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $13,114 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $11,750 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $12,346 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,944 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $13,601 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $17,497 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,444 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 63% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $47,246 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | — (FY2024) |

## What College of the Ozarks considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Not considered

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 178697. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology