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Summary
University of the Ozarks is a private institution that was founded in 1834. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 630, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 30 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of the Ozarks's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), 9. Its tuition and fees are $23,250 (2012-13).
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University of the Ozarks is a private, four-year, Presbyterian-affiliated university that is committed to providing a comprehensive undergraduate education. The heart of Ozarks' mission is "To Provide the Best Education Possible for Each Student, Every Time." Ozarks provides an education that is grounded in the liberal arts tradition and focused on practical career preparation and lifelong learning, all within a safe, caring and Christian environment. With small class sizes and student-to-faculty ratios, Ozarks is small enough to offer the personal attention students need to be successful. However, Ozarks' picturesque modern campus, diverse student body, and numerous degree programs make it large enough to stimulate and challenge its students. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1834 |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $90,916,531 |
Applying
When applying to University of the Ozarks, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at University of the Ozarks is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 85.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 85.2% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of the Ozarks is 11:1, and the school has 86.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of the Ozarks include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Education; and Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 66.5 percent.
Student Life
University of the Ozarks has a total undergraduate enrollment of 630, with a gender distribution of 47.8 percent male students and 52.2 percent female students. At this school, 70.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 30.0 percent of students live off campus. University of the Ozarks is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
University of the Ozarks offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, and health service. University of the Ozarks also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of the Ozarks, 70 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of the Ozarks.
| Students who have cars on campus | 70% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of the Ozarks, 66.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $17,530.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $23,250 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $6,700 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
