Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege town
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.
Established
1906
Type
Private college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I
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15%Acceptance
1125SAT Avg
1,415Students
14:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$41,592Earnings 10yr
$7,669Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate14.9%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1125
Reading & WritingMid: 572
545660
MathMid: 540
518645
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 23
2025
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$21,290
Room & Board$8,500
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$32,262
Average Net Price$7,669
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$6,214
$30–48K$6,639
$48–75K$7,275
$75–110K$10,273
$110K+$11,397
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$7,669
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
10000.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (52)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,415
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%
Race & Ethnicity
White 87%
Black 1%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate61.3%
Freshman Retention88.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$36,507
8 Years$40,008
10 Years$41,592
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$27,600
Men
$44,900
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bobcats
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
88Low
Estimated from MO state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Kansas Citypop. 500K
187 mi(324 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
217 mi(376 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
333 mi(577 min)