University of the Ozarks
University Website: www.ozarks.edu
Apply Online: admissions.ozarks.edu/secure/forms/apply/
The University of the Ozarks is a private, four-year liberal arts, comprehensive university located in Clarksville, Arkansas, a community of approximately 8,000 people and the county seat of Johnson County. U of O is located at the foot of the Ozark Mountains, about 100 miles (160 km) west of Little Rock. The university’s enrollment averages around 650 students, and the student body is represented by more than 25 states and 20 foreign countries. U of O is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.
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 10 years and has been ranked in the magazine’s “Great Schools, Great Prices†for six consecutive years. In the 2008 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges, Ozarks was ranked No. 1 in the South in the “Great Schools, Great Prices†category. The university’s 30-acre (120,000 m2), tree-shaded campus sits atop College Hill, about two blocks north of downtown Clarksville. The university is accredited by the North Central Association.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 625 students
- $18,300.00 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
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
University of the Ozarks
| Applied | 599 | |
| Admitted | 533 | 89% |
| Enrolled total | 152 | |
| Full Time: | 152 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Writing |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT English | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 69% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 32% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 46% |
| 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 | $18,300.00 | $18,300.00 | $18,300.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | |||
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | |||
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $6,050.00 | ||
| Other Expenses | $3,962.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | |
| Books and Supplies | $800.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 98% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 96% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $14,089.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 50% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $5,993.00 |
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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Studies | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Economics, General | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Verlyn L. Heath Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Arkansas Service Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship | Varies | February 17, 2012 |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Nevada County | Varies | March 30, 2012 |
| Missing in Action / Killed in Action Dependents' Scholarship - NPCC | Varies | April 01, 2012 |
| Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship - NPCC | Varies | April 01, 2012 |
Schools Near University of the Ozarks
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Tech University | 22.5mi |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | 46.6mi |
| University of Arkansas | 47.9mi |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | 51.5mi |
| North Arkansas College | 55.8mi |
| Hendrix College | 63.2mi |
| University of Central Arkansas | 63.4mi |
| Central Baptist College | 63.7mi |
| Ecclesia College | 67.0mi |
| National Park Community College | 69.4mi |
| Bryan College | 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 |
