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About University of the Ozarks

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University of the Ozarks is a private liberal arts college in Clarksville, AR, known for its small ozarks campus, diverse academic programs, and test optional admissions. With an acceptance rate of 60%, U of the Ozarks is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 229 students each year. U of the Ozarks is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1040–1120, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. U of the Ozarks offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $20,299 per year; the sticker price of $37,350 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of the Ozarks acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

60%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1080
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1040 – 1120 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 20 – 25

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of the Ozarks

Essay Strategy
University of the Ozarks places heavy emphasis on essays, so use yours to tell a deeply personal story that shows why a small, close-knit liberal arts college in the Arkansas River Valley fits your specific goals. Avoid vague statements about loving learning and instead connect your experiences to the kind of hands-on, community-focused education Ozarks is known for.
Demonstrated Interest
Ozarks rates demonstrated interest as highly important, so reach out directly to an admissions counselor by email or phone to introduce yourself and ask a specific question about a program or campus community you care about. If you can visit Clarksville in person or attend a virtual information session, do it and make sure your name is on the attendance record.

Financial Aid & Cost

What University of the Ozarks actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$37k/yr$14.7k
30k-48k~$37k/yr$14.6k
48k-75k~$37k/yr$19.3k
75k-110k~$37k/yr$18.6k
110k+~$37k/yr$22.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

52%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$38k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
802
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

44%White
28%International
14%Hispanic
6%Black / African American
5%Two or More Races
1%Unknown / Unreported
1%American Indian / AK Native
1%Asian
1%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender44% Men · 56% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status73% Citizens and Immigrants · 28% International
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