University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR · Private
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University of the Ozarks admitted 59.5% of applicants university-wide (1,327 of 2,230).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 59.5% | 1,327 | 2,230 |
| Men | 55.3% | 488 | 883 |
| Women | 62.3% | 838 | 1,345 |
Of 1,327 admitted students, 208 enrolled (15.7% yield).
University of the Ozarks Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1040–1120
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–25
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of the Ozarks Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $35,553/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,950 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $9,603 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $35,553/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $14,664 |
| $30k–48k | $14,551 |
| $48k–75k | $19,291 |
| $75k–110k | $18,632 |
| Over $110k | $22,836 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustee Scholarship — $14,000 (Trustee)
- Hurie Scholarship — $13,500 (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — $13,000 (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 (Merit)
- Art Scholarship (Graphic Design) — $3,000 (Departmental)
- Graphic Design Scholarship — $3,000 (Departmental)
- Computer Science Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Frontier Scholarship — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Trustee Scholarship — $14,000 (Trustee)
- Hurie Scholarship — $13,500 (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — $13,000 (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 (Merit)
- Art Scholarship (Graphic Design) — $3,000 (Departmental)
- Graphic Design Scholarship — $3,000 (Departmental)
- Computer Science Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Frontier Scholarship — Varies (Other)
University of the Ozarks Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT/SAT Scores (optional)
- Letter of Recommendation (recommended)
- Academic Writing Sample / Essay (recommended)
- Resume or Student Profile (recommended)
- Interview with Admission Committee (recommended)
International applicants
- Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT/SAT Scores (optional)
- Letter of Recommendation (recommended)
- Academic Writing Sample / Essay (recommended)
- Resume or Student Profile (recommended)
- Interview with Admission Committee (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of the Ozarks · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of the Ozarks requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Unknown member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $44,384
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 51.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 69%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,875
- At graduation
University of the Ozarks · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #613
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (24%), Biological & life sciences (13%), Psychology (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 40:1.
University of the Ozarks Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.