College of the Ozarks Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5036 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1411 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1332 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 67 | In Missouri |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 21%
- Undergraduates
- 1,487
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- cofo.edu
College of the Ozarks Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
College of the Ozarks has an acceptance rate of 21% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 21% | 25% | 19% |
| Applicants | 2,239 | 934 | 1,305 |
| Admissions | 473 | 230 | 243 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 358 | 178 | 180 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
39 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1065
or below
75% of them
had 1234
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the College of the Ozarks are 1065-1234 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
325 or 91%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the College of the Ozarks are 20-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1277 (86%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 49 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 23 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 22 (1%) |
| Asian | 19 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 18 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend College of the Ozarks is $12,611 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $6,275 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $6,272 |
| $48-75K | $8,774 |
| $75-110K | $9,894 |
| $110K+ | $10,575 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,800 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,800 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,800 |
| Fee in-district | $490 |
| Fee in-state | $490 |
| Fee out-of-state | $490 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,443 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,200 |
College of the Ozarks majors
College of the Ozarks has granted 351 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at College of the Ozarks.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 |
| Psychology, General | 24 |
| Engineering, General | 22 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 |
| Accounting | 13 |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 13 |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 12 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 10 |
| Animal Sciences, General | 9 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 9 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 8 |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 8 |
| Social Work | 8 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 8 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 6 |
| History, General | 6 |
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 6 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 5 |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 5 |
| Information Technology | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 5 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| General Studies | 4 |
| Graphic Design | 4 |
| Horticultural Science | 4 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 4 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Ecology | 3 |
| Journalism | 3 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 1 |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 1 |
| History Teacher Education | 1 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 |
| Musical Theatre | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 1 |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 351 |
College of the Ozarks has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 62% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
College of the Ozarks has published 144 scientific papers with 1,333 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Medicine, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 5 |
| 1992 | 4 | 6 |
| 1993 | 2 | 7 |
| 1994 | 1 | 11 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 12 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 | 5 | 11 |
| 2003 | 1 | 15 |
| 2004 | 1 | 14 |
| 2005 | 3 | 16 |
| 2006 | 4 | 23 |
| 2007 | 5 | 19 |
| 2008 | 2 | 34 |
| 2009 | 0 | 26 |
| 2010 | 2 | 44 |
| 2011 | 0 | 48 |
| 2012 | 0 | 39 |
| 2013 | 3 | 46 |
| 2014 | 4 | 64 |
| 2015 | 0 | 71 |
| 2016 | 1 | 72 |
| 2017 | 3 | 55 |
| 2018 | 5 | 63 |
| 2019 | 4 | 95 |
| 2020 | 6 | 89 |
| 2021 | 2 | 109 |
| 2022 | 6 | 108 |
| 2023 | 8 | 96 |
Notable alumni
-
Rose O'Neill
- Occupations
- writercomics artistsuffragistcartoonistartist
- Biography
-
Rose Cecil O'Neill was an American cartoonist, illustrator, artist, and writer. She rose to fame for her creation of the popular comic strip characters, Kewpies, in 1909, and was also the first published female cartoonist in the United States.
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Mike Duncan
- Occupations
- bankerpoliticianlobbyist
- Biography
-
Robert Michael Duncan is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the chairman of the Republican National Committee from 2007 to 2009. Throughout his career, he has served on the boards of a variety of public- and private-sector organizations. Duncan was chairman, president, and CEO of Inez Deposit Bank in Inez, Kentucky, which merged with First State Bank in February 2021. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service and previously served as its chairman.
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Terrence R. Dake
- Enrolled in the College of the Ozarks
- Graduated with associate degree
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Terrence Rex Dake is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC) from 1998 to 2000.
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Jim Spainhower
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
James Spainhower was an American Democratic politician from Missouri. He served four terms in the Missouri House of Representatives from 1963 to 1970 and two terms as the State Treasurer of Missouri from 1973 to 1981.
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Casey Guernsey
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Casey Guernsey is a Republican politician and former member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Guernsey represented the 3rd, and then the 2nd District, encompassing all or portions of Daviess, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Mercer, Sullivan, and Worth counties in north central Missouri. Due to Missouri House redistricting following the 2010 U.S. Census, much of the current 3rd District was renamed the 2nd District effective January, 2013. The new boundaries include all of Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, and Harrison counties, but no longer all or parts of Grundy, Mercer, Sullivan, or Worth counties. Guernsey ran for the newly created 2nd District and won in the November, 2012 general election. On January 31, 2014, Guernsey announced he would not be a candidate for re-election in the 2014 Missouri House races nor would he be running for any seat in the Missouri Senate.
General info
| Founded | 1906 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Hard Work U |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 355 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Opportunity Avenue Point Lookout, Missouri, 65726-0017 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 4173346411 |