College of the Ozarks Description:
The College of the Ozarks is truly unique among U.S. colleges. Located on a large 1,000-acre campus in Point Lookout, Missouri, the College of the Ozarks describes itself as "Hard Work U" for a reason. Full-time students do not pay tuition, and the college does not participate in any federal loan programs. Instead, students work to cover many of their educational costs. The College of the Ozarks has much to brag about: it consistently ranks as a "best buy," and it is one of the most selective colleges in the U.S. The school is not for teenagers looking for a good party scene--the college has a "truly Christian environment," and alcohol and drugs are prohibited on and off campus, a combination that has earned College of the Ozarks a "stone-cold sober" reputation. The college has an impressive 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and the curriculum has a liberal arts core.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 9%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 580 / 630
- SAT Math: 530 / 560
- SAT Writing: 540 / 570
- ACT Composite: 21 / 24
- ACT English: 21 / 26
- ACT Math: 19 / 24
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 1,380 (all undergraduate)
- Gender Breakdown: 43% Male / 57% Female
- 98% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $18,030
- Books: $800 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $5,600
- Other Expenses: $2,246
- Total Cost: $26,676
College of the Ozarks Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 100%
- College of the Ozarks Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 100%
- Loans: 9%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $14,595
- Loans: $4,576
Most Popular Majors:
Business Administration, Elementary Education, English, Nursing
Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 89%
- Transfer Out Rate: 11%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 51%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 68%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
College of the Ozarks Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.cofo.edu/Page/About-C-of-O/Mission-Vision-Goals.64.html
"The mission of College of the Ozarks is to provide the advantages of a Christian education for youth of both sexes, especially those found worthy, but who are without sufficient means to procure such training."
