Description

A Christian college that welcomes students of all faiths, University of the Ozarks provides a supportive, community-oriented environment and a scenic location in which to earn one’s degree.

Located in Clarksville, Arkansas, on a tree-lined campus right alongside the Ozark Mountains, University of the Ozarks offers an idyllic, naturally beautiful setting.

Majors at Ozarks encompass professional and academic subjects like:

  • Accounting
  • Education
  • History
  • Radio/TV Broadcasting
  • Religion
  • Theatre

Ozarks students get the support of the community all through their undergraduate education. As the first school to establish services for disabled students at the college-level, University of the Ozarks has one of the most comprehensive support systems for those students who face different types of disabilities.

For the general population, University of the Ozarks has additional services which include:

  • Personal counseling
  • Career counseling
  • Career assessment
  • Writing and math tutoring
  • Study skills coaching
  • Counseling for graduate school

Students also receive the social support of the student community by participating in one of the more than 50 student clubs and organizations or engaging in campus recreational or social activities.

Undergraduate admissions requirements for first-time freshmen include a high school diploma or GED, a minimum grade point average of 2.0, an ACT score of at least 18 and a combined SAT of at least 850.

Financial aid comes in various forms and, in general, the bigger the financial need the more aid is awarded through grants, work-study and loans. In addition to need-based aid, Ozarks, the state of Arkansas, and private organizations award academic scholarships.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Eagles

Website

www.ozarks.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$18,900

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,900

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

625

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
675
Freshman Class
152
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
625

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
108%
Graduate
-8%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
48%
Men
52%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
4%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
84%
Latino
5%
Other
6%

International Students

International
17%
Domestic
83%