College of the Ozarks: Tuition & Loans

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Tuition and fees per year
$20,300
High
Average tuition price at College of the Ozarks is high, about $19,800 annually. The additional fees at College of the Ozarks (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $500; which makes it a total of $20,300 per academic year.

If you were thinking about a cheaper school in MO, visit the Affordable Colleges in Missouri ranking. The chart below shows College of the Ozarks tuition costs and additional fees compared to the competing and nearby colleges:

Anunual Tuition and Fees in College of the Ozarks and Competing Colleges

College of the Ozarks Tuition Comparison Chart

Books and Supplies

The average cost of books and additional supplies required to study at College of the Ozarks is $1,100 a year; which is a good bargain if compared to other colleges in Missouri.

FAFSA Application

FAFSA Code
2023-2024
002500
If you anticipate to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for College of the Ozarks is 002500. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides financial aid to eligible applicants. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

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