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Overview
With campus a short distance from Lake Taneycomo, the College of the Ozarks is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college in southwest Missouri. College of the Ozarks grants undergrad degrees in 28 academic majors and all courses feature a Christ-centered focus. In addition, the college does not charge tuition, instead requiring all students to work 15 hours a week during the school year and 40-hours a week during breaks at an on-campus jobsite. As a Christian institution, C of O holds Sunday worship services at Williams Memorial Chapel and sermons are archived on the college website.
Acceptance Rate:
21%
Average Net Price:
$11,349
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1164
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $21,290 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,290 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1100 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
71%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
48%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,754
48%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,286
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,798
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2041
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,286
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$4,162,380
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,417,501
Student Loans
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Evangelical Christian
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
2239
Students Applied
24
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | December 31 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
91%
Submitting ACT
11%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1164
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,487
Total Number of Undergrads
1,487
0
100
45%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
67
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
37
Countries Represented
15
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
33%
Student Organizations
48
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
90%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bobcats and Lady Bobcats
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
74
Total Female Athletes
46
Intramural Sports
2
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
College of the Ozarks Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,300
Top 5 Cities
Springfield
Kansas City
Saint Louis
Fayetteville
Columbia
Top 5 Employers
College of the Ozarks
Walmart
Mercy
Cerner Corporation
Big Cedar Lodge
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Education
Business Development
Sales
Community and Social Services
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI know I will learn a lot here because you have most of the the things I want to partake in.
Natalie from virginia, IL
cofo is a fantastic college. it has small class sizes, professor availability, and hands on education. the campus is user friendly.
Mike
College of the Ozarks is a great place to learn not only about yourself and your intended major but to learn more about God as well.
Tyler originally from Port Allegany, PA but currently from Point Lookout, MO
I visited this college and it is nicely spread out, and easy to get around. The people are nice and helpful, I hope I get accepted!!!!
Jennifer from Pea Ridge, AR
To rate this college in three sentences I would say it is a blessing to attend this school. This college isn't for everyone and of those who do desire to attend only a few will be accepted. Being here gives you the realization that you are amongst fellow students that want to learn and be closer to God.
Trenton from Nixa, MO
College of the Ozarks is a great college founded on morals, Christian values, hard work, and financial responsibility. You work for your education here, so students learn and grow in many different areas. Overall, this is a college that makes students better people who will be leaders in the community.
Chris from Springfield, MO
This college works hard to produce well rounded graduates.
College of the Ozarks expects more from it's students than other colleges and it makes them better people in the end.
College of the Ozarks works hard to insure that it's students graduate debt free.
College of the Ozarks expects more from it's students than other colleges and it makes them better people in the end.
College of the Ozarks works hard to insure that it's students graduate debt free.
Christina from Kissee Mills, MO
college of the ozarks gives you the great opportunity of graduating debt free. the college has standards and rules that you have to follow that wouldn't exist at a public school, but it's all for the education. just make sure you understand what you are getting into so you're not disappointed..
jordan
Excellent campus environment. Professional and helpful staff. Couldn't ask for better principles.
John from Nixa
The opertunity to work for a lower tuition is an awesome idea.
Malayna from Mckinney, TX
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