University of the Ozarks
University of the Ozarks is a Presbyterian-affiliated, liberal arts university that was founded in 1834. Located in Clarksville, Arkansas, at the base of the Ozark Mountains, the university is the oldest in the state and offers 59 majors and minors to choose from. The university features a LENS Program that pairs a major with two minors in an effort to challenge students to “synthesize and connect” across multiple fields of study. Students can also opt to take advantage of the dual degree program maintained through partnerships with two institutions in France. University of the Ozarks’ campus features the Jones Learning Center, which specifically assists students with learning disabilities, including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Outside of academia, students can get involved in the 19 varsity sports offered or take advantage of the university’s location through Ozarks Outdoors trips.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
64%
Submitting ACT
26%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1046
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
784
Total Number of Undergrads
784
Classroom Sizes
0
100
33%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
47%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $25,950 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $25,950 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
79%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
36%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,224
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,664
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$16,197
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
71%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,204
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,770
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
29
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Fort Smith
Little Rock
Fayetteville
Dallas
Houston
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
95%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,600
What Students Are Saying
a presbyterian 4 year university.
not as strong on christian priniciples as i had hoped.
a smaller college atmosphere, clean and friendly.
not as strong on christian priniciples as i had hoped.
a smaller college atmosphere, clean and friendly.
sheepherder
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