College of the Ozarks: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5213 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1452 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1372 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #6274 of 6,424 | For History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 12%
- Undergraduates
- 1,454
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 12% and is among the top 4% 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 | 12% | 12% | 12% |
| Applicants | 2,919 | 1,261 | 1,658 |
| Admissions | 350 | 150 | 200 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 284 | 125 | 159 |
6 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
29 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the College of the Ozarks are 1050-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
257 or 90%
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 |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1241 (86%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 56 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 25 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 24 (2%) |
| Asian | 16 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend College of the Ozarks is $11,637 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 | $6,381 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $6,140 |
| $48-75K | $5,022 |
| $75-110K | $6,409 |
| $110K+ | $10,426 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,800 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,800 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,800 |
| Fee in-district | $520 |
| Fee in-state | $520 |
| Fee out-of-state | $520 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,351 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,800 |
College of the Ozarks majors
College of the Ozarks has granted 332 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at College of the Ozarks.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 17 |
| Accounting | 16 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 13 |
| Animal Sciences, General | 12 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 12 |
| Engineering, General | 12 |
| Sociology, General | 12 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 12 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 9 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 9 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 8 |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 7 |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 7 |
| History, General | 7 |
| Information Technology | 7 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 6 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 6 |
| Social Work | 6 |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 5 |
| Graphic Design | 5 |
| Horticultural Science | 5 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 4 |
| General Studies | 4 |
| Journalism | 4 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 4 |
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| Ecology | 3 |
| Meeting and Event Planning | 3 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 1 |
| History Teacher Education | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Musical Theatre | 1 |
| Painting | 1 |
| Grand Total | 332 |
College of the Ozarks has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 61% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
College of the Ozarks has published 185 scientific papers with 3,765 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 18 |
| 1994 | 2 | 70 |
| 1995 | 2 | 89 |
| 1996 | 2 | 101 |
| 1997 | 4 | 125 |
| 1998 | 1 | 141 |
| 1999 | 1 | 120 |
| 2000 | 3 | 146 |
| 2001 | 1 | 120 |
| 2002 | 6 | 86 |
| 2003 | 1 | 106 |
| 2004 | 1 | 113 |
| 2005 | 4 | 81 |
| 2006 | 3 | 86 |
| 2007 | 4 | 90 |
| 2008 | 2 | 81 |
| 2009 | 0 | 98 |
| 2010 | 3 | 102 |
| 2011 | 0 | 83 |
| 2012 | 1 | 96 |
| 2013 | 4 | 104 |
| 2014 | 3 | 116 |
| 2015 | 2 | 120 |
| 2016 | 0 | 129 |
| 2017 | 4 | 92 |
| 2018 | 6 | 114 |
| 2019 | 4 | 143 |
| 2020 | 6 | 150 |
| 2021 | 3 | 161 |
| 2022 | 7 | 147 |
| 2023 | 7 | 136 |
| 2024 | 14 | 137 |
| 2025 | 4 | 91 |
Notable alumni
-
Rose O'Neill
- Occupations
- suffragistcomics artistwriterartistcartoonist
- 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.
-
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.
-
Mike Duncan
- Occupations
- bankerlobbyistpolitician
- 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 former member of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service and served as its chairman from 2018 to 2021.
-
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.
-
Casey Guernsey
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Casey Guernsey is an American politician. A Republican, he is a 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 | 372 |
| 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 |