College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, Missouri 65726-0017
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Highly selective — known for business
College of the Ozarks is a private town institution in Point Lookout, Missouri. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1125.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,592 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $7,669.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1125
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.7%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (52)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bobcats
History & Fun Facts
- •The School of the Ozarks opened on September 11, 1906, in a 75-by-50-foot (23-by-15-meter) building atop Mount Huggins (named for brothers Louis and William Huggins from St.
- •In its first term it had enrollment of 180 with 36 boarders.
- •On January 12, 1915, the original building was destroyed in a fire.
- •The central building of the campus was the Maine Hunting and Fishing Club building, which had been transported to the site by sportsmen from the 1904 St.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MO state average