College of the Ozarks: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - OustandingCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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College of the Ozarks is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,490 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1906 and is the only college located in Point Lookout, Missouri.

CofO is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

College of the Ozarks will give you the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
69
College of the Ozarks implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 69 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Agriculture, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

College of the Ozarks student retention rate is high at 81% (above Missouri average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is average: 61%. Nearly 27% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at CofO is pretty decent - 15:1. Find out more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is high, around $19,800 per year. The additional fees at CofO (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $500, which totals $20,300 a year.

Read the details about College of the Ozarks additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
21%
Hard
As reported in recent data, 2,239 applications were submitted and 473 were accepted, so it is quite challenging to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at CofO in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,900
Low
College of the Ozarks provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at CofO, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
CofO offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, approximately $2,900 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at College of the Ozarks. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, CofO seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

College of the Ozarks Location and Address

Postal Address:
College of the Ozarks
100 Opportunity Avenue
Point Lookout, Missouri
65726-0017, USA
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