University of the Ozarks: Review & Facts

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University of the Ozarks is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 785 students enrolled. This school was established in 1834 and is the only school located in Clarksville, Arkansas.

University of the Ozarks is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

At University of the Ozarks you can receive your bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered

27

University of the Ozarks deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 27 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Education, Medical, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The student retention rate at University of the Ozarks is relatively low at 69% (close to Arkansas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

69%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of the Ozarks is low - 48%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of the Ozarks is pretty decent: 14:1. Find out more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very high - $25,000 annually. The additional fees at University of the Ozarks beyond tuition are nearly $1,000; this comes to $26,000 a year.

Read the details about University 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

60%

Doable

As reported in recent government data, 2,157 applications were submitted and 1,296 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.

The 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 University of the Ozarks in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$3,800

Medium

University of the Ozarks provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of the Ozarks, 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

C-

Unsafe

University of the Ozarks provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 700 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - approximately $3,800 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of the Ozarks seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of the Ozarks Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of the Ozarks
415 N College Ave
Clarksville, Arkansas
72830, USA