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University of the Ozarks

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Clarksville, AR

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Located in Clarksville, AR, University of the Ozarks is a private very small school with roughly 767 undergraduates. It's moderately selective, admitting about 60% of applicants. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Business Administration, Management and Operations, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $50,789/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate60%
SAT range1020–1160
ACT range20–25
Undergrads767
Yield (admits who enroll)18%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$38,666
4-year grad rate52%
Median earnings, 10yr out$44,384

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How University of the Ozarks weighs your application

From University of the Ozarks's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordImportant
Class rankNot considered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayVery important
RecommendationsVery important
Nonacademic factors
InterviewVery important
Extracurricular activitiesVery important
Talent/abilityNot considered
Character/personal qualitiesVery important
First generationImportant
Alumni relation (legacy)Important
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workVery important
Work experienceVery important
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Very important
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans44%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out59%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$46,151/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$50,789/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Public Health$49,174/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity632
Typical room charge$3,800
Typical board charge$4,558

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does University of the Ozarks look for in applicants?

Per University of the Ozarks's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, standardized test scores, application essay, recommendations, character/personal qualities, volunteer work, interview, extracurricular activities, work experience, level of interest (demonstrated interest) as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is University of the Ozarks's acceptance rate?

University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, AR admits approximately 60% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of the Ozarks?

Admitted students at University of the Ozarks typically score between 1020–1160 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of the Ozarks?

Admitted students at University of the Ozarks typically score between 20–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of the Ozarks cost?

University of the Ozarks's total cost of attendance is reported at $38,666 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of the Ozarks require students to live on campus?

No -- University of the Ozarks doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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