University of the Ozarks

University of the Ozarks is a private, religious school in a rural setting in Clarksville, Arkansas. University of the Ozarks was founded in 1834 and enrolls 836 undergrads and no graduate students. University of the Ozarks offers housing for up to 634 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 50% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of the Ozarks! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of University of the Ozarks's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of the Ozarks students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at University of the Ozarks, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? University of the Ozarks has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of the Ozarks on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at University of the Ozarks on the Student Life page.

2021 University of the Ozarks Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	17%
Tuition	$24,950

Is University of the Ozarks a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better sense of what University of the Ozarks offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of the Ozarks

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at University of the Ozarks, around 69% return for their sophomore year. University of the Ozarks's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 47%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook University of the Ozarks Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

University of the Ozarks's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. University of the Ozarks's endowment was valued at $103.4 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, University of the Ozarks spends about $8,670 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of the Ozarks

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. University of the Ozarks meets 79% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend University of the Ozarks full-time are awarded $24,750 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $33,162 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of the Ozarks. Based on this information, how does University of the Ozarks sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is University of the Ozarks a good school for you?

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Where is University of the Ozarks?

University of the Ozarks is located in the rural setting of Clarksville, Arkansas.

If you want to see University of the Ozarks for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-40 to Clarksville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport.

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