School Description
Provided by University of the OzarksTrue to our Christian heritage, we prepare those who seek to live life fully, those who seek the richness of life provided by study of the liberal arts and the quality of life provided by professional preparation. We provide a uniquely supportive, academically sophisticated and challenging environment on a beautiful campus adjacent to the Ozark Mountains. Our first priority is the education of students who come to us from diverse religious, cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.
Goals:
* Student Intellectual Development: Stimulate the students intellectually through a full offering of studies in the liberal arts and professional preparation in selected areas.
* Student Social Development: Promote student interaction on campus and in the community, capitalizing on the university's setting in the beautiful Ozarks.
* Student Spiritual Development: Encourage students both to learn and to practice Christian values, while respecting individual beliefs.
* Student Support: Support students and the growth of the university through following sound financial strategies.
The University of the Ozarks commits its administration, faculty, students, and programs to the fulfillment of its mission.
University of the Ozarks
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaThe University of the Ozarks is a private, four-year, comprehensive university located in Clarksville, Arkansas, a rural community of approximately 8,000 people and the county seat of Johnson County. U of O is located at the foot of the Ozark Mountains, about 100 miles west of Little Rock. The university’s enrollment averages around 650 students, and the student body is represented by more than 25 states and 20 foreign countries. U of O is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.
University of the Ozarks has been ranked as a “top tier” college in the South Region by U.S. News & World Report for the past nine years and has been ranked in the magazine’s “Great Schools, Great Prices” for five consecutive years. In the 2008 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges, Ozarks was ranked No. 1 in the South in the “Great Schools, Great Prices” category. The university’s 30-acre, tree-shaded campus sits atop College Hill, about two blocks north of downtown Clarksville. The university is accredited by the North Central Association.
History
University of the Ozarks traces its roots back to 1834, making it the oldest university in Arkansas and one of the oldest institutions of higher education west of the Mississippi River. It was founded by Cumberland Presbyterians in 1834 as Cane Hill College in Cane Hill, Arkansas in Washington County. Its successor, Arkansas Cumberland College, opened in Clarksville in September 1891. The name was changed to College of the Ozarks in 1920. The name was changed to University of the Ozarks in 1987.
Raymond Munger Memorial Chapel
One of the main landmarks of the university is the Raymond Munger Memorial Chapel, erected in 1933. The chapel was built with one of the single largest donations ever received by the college at the time, a $75,000 gift from Miss Jesse Munger of Planfield, N.J. Munger donated the money to build the chapel in memory of her father, Raymond Munger, a New York businessman who was known for his interest in religion and education. College students were paid to provide much of the labor for excavation, laying of the foundation and hauling of materials. Munger Chapel, which is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, was designed by A.O. Clark of Rogers, Ark. Built of limestone trimmed with Nu-Carth stone, it is of Gothic design and follows general plans used in large cathedrals. The stained glass windows were designed and installed by The Willet Studios of Philadelphia. The university holds weekly services for the campus community in the chapel. It is also a popular wedding venue. The university celebrated the 75th anniversary of the chapel during a special ceremony during the 2008 Alumni Weekend in April.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Eagles
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 690
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at University of the Ozarks
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Environmental Science
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Environmental Science
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Film and Theater
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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History
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History
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History
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Music
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General Music
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General Music
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Philosophy and Religious Studies
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Philosophy and Religious Studies
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Visual Arts
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Fine/Studio Arts
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Accounting
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Mass Communication/ Media Studies
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Mass Communication/ Media Studies
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Business Teacher Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Business Teacher Education
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Physics
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Other Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
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Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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General Social Sciences
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Social Work
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Public Administration
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Public Administration
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 17% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 81% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (American Southwest Conference) Baseball (American Southwest Conference) Track (American Southwest Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 14,170 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 13,740 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 430 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,845 | 35% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,669 | 21% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 8,450 | 78% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,461 | 45% | |
Any Aid: |
93% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 84% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 23% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 440 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 640, Math: 620 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 75% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 19, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 28, Math: 26 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 10.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: hv anyone heard about University Of Ozarks,Arkansas?Is it good?37 months ago
Best AnswerYes. I'm thinking about going to school there after I graduate. A bunch of my relatives have graduated from there. They offer a lot of courses of study and it is fairly cheap. The school isn't great big either. You should check out the website... You can request free info. |
