B+
Very Good
Score: 71/100

College of the Ozarks

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Point Lookout, Missouri 65726
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
C
52/100
Resources
B
72/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
B
63/100

Quick Stats

1,427
Total Enrollment
61%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
15%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $20,800 $20,800
Total Cost (On-Campus) $33,734 $33,734

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
43%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Psychology, General 29 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 22 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 17 grads/yr Sociology, General 17 grads/yr Accounting 16 grads/yr Animal Sciences, General 14 grads/yr Social Work 13 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 13 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 13 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 12 grads/yr Engineering, General 12 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 11 grads/yr Agricultural Business and Management, General 10 grads/yr Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 10 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 9 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 9 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9 grads/yr Early Childhood and Family Studies 7 grads/yr History, General 7 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from College of the Ozarks's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr 40,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Student Demographics

1,427
Total Students
56%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 87%
Hispanic 5%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at College of the Ozarks?
College of the Ozarks has an acceptance rate of 15%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend College of the Ozarks?
Tuition at College of the Ozarks is $20,800 for in-state students and $20,800 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at College of the Ozarks?
The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is 61%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is College of the Ozarks a good school?
College of the Ozarks has a Repit College Score of 71/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend College of the Ozarks?
College of the Ozarks has a total enrollment of 1,427 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology