University of the OzarksSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Clarksville, AR

$25,950

Avg tuition

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About University of the Ozarks

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Presbyterian Church (USA)  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of the Ozarks is a small private university located on a rural campus in Clarksville, Arkansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 824, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The university offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $25,950.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

50% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 870-1050

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-23

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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824

Students Enrolled

Information not available

Online Student Enrollment

15:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

44%

Non-U.S. Citizen

26%

Hispanic

11%

Black

7%

Unknown

6%

Two or more races

4%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

51%

Socio-economic diversity

48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

48%

State Grant Aid

36%

Institution Grant Aid

95%

Pell Grant

48%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,314
State Grant Aid $1,517
Institution Grant Aid $16,441
Pell Grant Aid $5,116

Financial Outlook

$29k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.