University of the Ozarks
University Website: www.ozarks.edu
Apply Online: admissions.ozarks.edu/secure/forms/apply/
University of the Ozarks is a private, four-year comprehensive university located in Clarksville, Arkansas. The university’s 30-acre (120,000 m2), tree-shaded campus sits atop College Hill, about two blocks north of downtown Clarksville. Enrollment averages around 630 students, representing more than 25 states and 20 foreign countries. U of O is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
University of the Ozarks has been ranked as a “top tier” college in the South Region by U.S. News & World Report for the past 13 years. In the 2012 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges, Ozarks was ranked No. 1 Best Value in the Southern Region. The university is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 625 students
- $19,930.00 avg tuition
415 N College Ave
Clarksville,
AR
72830
(479) 979-1000
Apply online
Admissions:
admissions.ozarks.edu
Financial Aid:
admissions.ozarks.edu/faid/
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- History
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
University of the Ozarks
| Applied | 857 | |
| Admitted | 814 | 95% |
| Enrolled total | 204 | |
| Full Time: | 204 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 443 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT English | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 64% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 30% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 42% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Do not know |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
University of the Ozarks
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $19,930.00 | $19,930.00 | $19,930.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $834.00 | $834.00 | $834.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $6,300.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses | $3,966.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $800.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 88% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 67% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $24,725.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 54% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $4,395.00 |
University of the Ozarks
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Broadcast Journalism | X | |||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | |||
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| General Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Studies | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Social Sciences, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in Arkansas
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Nevada County | Varies | July 15, 2012 |
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Schools Near University of the Ozarks
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Tech University | 22.5mi |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | 46.6mi |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | 51.5mi |
| North Arkansas College | 55.8mi |
| University of Arkansas | 57.1mi |
| Central Baptist College | 60.3mi |
| Hendrix College | 63.3mi |
| University of Central Arkansas | 63.4mi |
| Ecclesia College | 67.0mi |
| National Park Community College | 69.4mi |
| Bryan College-Rogers | 71.3mi |
| University of Phoenix-Northwest Arkansas Campus | 72.2mi |
| Carl Albert State College | 72.6mi |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | 72.8mi |
| Rich Mountain Community College | 74.6mi |
