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College of the Ozarks

#3 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
  • 4 Year
  • Point Lookout, MO
  • 340 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      C+
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      C-
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      A+
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    College of the Ozarks is a highly rated private, Christian college located in Oliver Township, Missouri. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,477 undergraduate students. Admissions is extremely competitive as the College of the Ozarks acceptance rate is 13%. Popular majors include Business, Public Relations, and Agricultural Business. Graduating 72% of students, College of the Ozarks alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $26,900.
    About College of the Ozarks...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division II
    Athletic Conference
    Association of Independent Institutions
    Address
    100 Opportunity Avenue
    Point Lookout, MO 65726
    Website
    cofo.edu
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    College of the Ozarks Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    13%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    1090-1240
    ACT Range
    21-26
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,498/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $15,362/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    94%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.17 responses
    63%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.24 responses
    50%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.24 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      37 Graduates
    • Public Relations
      22 Graduates
    • Agricultural Business
      20 Graduates
    • Nursing
      20 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      17 Graduates
    • Animal Sciences and Husbandry
      16 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      14 Graduates
    • Police and Criminal Science
      12 Graduates
    • Psychology
      12 Graduates
    • History
      11 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,477Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    31
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    58%
    Varsity Athletes
    8%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 13 responses
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    • Open minded and eager to be involved
      38%
    • Religious
      31%
    • Close minded
      15%
    • Diverse
      8%
    • Racist
      8%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    97%
    Poll
    92%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.24 responses
    Poll
    53%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.30 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 15 responses
    Report
    • Hard Work U
      67%
    • Earn it to Learn it
      13%
    • Racist
      7%
    • Righteously indignant
      7%
    • Unique
      7%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $32,500/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    72%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
    100%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.13 responses
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    I loved visiting the campus. The students were very friendly and gave a wonderful tour. Also, there were lots of fun filled activities and the atmosphere was very comfortable and relaxing.
    They are more than helpful with any questions you may have about the college, academics, campus life..etc. It's an amazing clean, safe, Christ-centered and hardworking environment.
    There is nothing I disliked about the college!
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    College of the Ozarks provides education with free tuition. To "pay" for your tuition you work 15 hours a week along with classes. The opportunities for work, paid trips, etc at College of the Ozark are extremely wide and varied. The efforts to help students graduate debt free are amazing. This college certainly requires a good work ethic and attitude to thrive. I didn't think the rules were very strict, but I heard a lot of kids complaining about them. So you have to come in knowing you are getting a good deal. Make the most out of the opportunities you are given!
    Excellent faith based education. College of the Ozarks offers a four year liberal arts education centered around its five fold mission. This mission enhances students understanding and engagement with academics, vocation, Christianity, culture, and patriotism. This college also implements a work education program that allows students to work on campus to cover tuition costs. With incredibly dedicated staff and faculty and a variety of opportunities for travel and professional development, this is an experience students will be forever grateful for.