University of the Ozarks Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of the Ozarks is a private university in Clarksville, Arkansas, enrolling about 767 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 59.51% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,384 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $25,950
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,360 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 59.51% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 767 99.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.48%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 34.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 96.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1105
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 837
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,916
- Room & Board: $9,603 annual estimate
University of the Ozarks: what the data shows
Common questions about University of the Ozarks, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of the Ozarks?
University of the Ozarks is located in Clarksville, AR (ZIP 72830).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is University of the Ozarks public or private?
University of the Ozarks is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of the Ozarks cost?
Published tuition: $25,950.
Average net price after aid: $17,360.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,664 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,551 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,291 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,632 |
| $110,001+ | $22,836 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $103,800.
How hard is it to get into University of the Ozarks?
Admission rate: 59.51%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1105 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of the Ozarks?
Total enrollment: 767 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 837 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of the Ozarks?
150%-time completion rate: 51.48%.
First-year retention: 68.6%.
What do graduates of University of the Ozarks earn?
Median earnings: $37,651 six years after entry; $44,384 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,875.
39.84% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of the Ozarks known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (51 completions)
- Public Health Education and Promotion (26 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (20 completions)
- Psychology, General (20 completions)
- Environmental Studies (9 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (9 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (8 completions)
- General Studies (8 completions)
- Accounting (6 completions)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of the Ozarks a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 59.51%; completion rate 51.48%; median earnings $44,384 at 10 years; net price $17,360. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$25,950
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of the Ozarks was $25,950.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,360
2024 Value
In 2024 University of the Ozarks had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,360.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$69,440 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,360 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$103,800 4-Year Tuition
$9,603 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$35,553 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$142,212 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of the Ozarks.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
43.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of the Ozarks was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of the Ozarks in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $24,350 | $24,350 | $15,402 |
| 2014 | $24,470 | $24,470 | $15,008 |
| 2015 | $24,440 | $24,440 | $14,723 |
| 2016 | $23,750 | $23,750 | $16,344 |
| 2017 | $23,750 | $23,750 | $17,349 |
| 2018 | $24,230 | $24,230 | $16,089 |
| 2019 | $25,950 | $25,950 | $12,924 |
| 2020 | $25,950 | $25,950 | $14,323 |
| 2021 | $24,950 | $24,950 | $14,522 |
| 2022 | $25,950 | $25,950 | $14,973 |
| 2023 | $25,950 | $25,950 | $13,516 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
59.51% Acceptance Rate
1,916 Total Applicants
1,114 Students Admitted
188 First-Time Students Enrolled
16.88% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1105
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of the Ozarks reported total enrollment of about 767 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.5%), Non-Resident Alien (27.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (13.7%). About 39.84% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of the Ozarks in 2024 is 767 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 837 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 43.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.85% 100% Completion Time
51.48% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.85% of students graduating from University of the Ozarks completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 61% male / 39% female
- Public Health Education and Promotion: 42% male / 58% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 20% male / 80% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of the Ozarks.
Return on Investment
$20,875 Median Student Debt
$44,384 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.03% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
539.17% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of the Ozarks.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 20 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 51 completions
2. Public Health Education and Promotion: 26 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 20 completions
4. Psychology, General: 20 completions
5. Environmental Studies: 9 completions
6. Elementary Education and Teaching: 9 completions
7. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 8 completions
8. General Studies: 8 completions
9. Accounting: 6 completions
Most popular programs at University of the Ozarks.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of the Ozarks graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of the Ozarks from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 96.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,231
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,061
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of the Ozarks is a private non-profit institution located in Clarksville, AR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Public Health Education and Promotion, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 767 students. Student body composition includes White (43.5%), Non-Resident Alien (27.5%), Hispanic or Latino (13.7%). The admission rate is 59.51%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1105. The 150%-time completion rate is 51.48%. Approximately 39.84% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Clarksville, AR 72830
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
University of the Ozarks provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of the Ozarks located?
University of the Ozarks is located in Clarksville, AR.
What is University of the Ozarks's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of the Ozarks is 59.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,916 applicants and 1,114 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of the Ozarks cost?
Reported tuition is $25,950 and average net price is $17,360 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,603 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of the Ozarks?
University of the Ozarks reports undergraduate enrollment of about 837 students, White (43.5%), Non-Resident Alien (27.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of the Ozarks?
About 34.7% of students at University of the Ozarks are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of the Ozarks?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of the Ozarks reports midpoint SAT about 1105 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of University of the Ozarks earn?
Median earnings are $37,651 six years after entry and $44,384 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of the Ozarks?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of the Ozarks students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,875.
Is University of the Ozarks public or private?
University of the Ozarks is a private nonprofit institution located in Clarksville, AR.
Is University of the Ozarks an HBCU?
No. University of the Ozarks is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of the Ozarks a tribal college?
No. University of the Ozarks is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.