University of the Ozarks

415 N College Ave, Clarksville, AR 72830

http://www.ozarks.edu/

School Description

Provided by University of the Ozarks

True 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.

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University of the Ozarks

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The 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.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 14,170
Students Receiving Aid:
93%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 10
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at University of the Ozarks

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 53%
Men 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 87%
Other 6%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
African-American 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 55%
Out-of-State 45%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Arkansas 55%
Texas 17%
Oklahoma 10%
Louisiana 0%
Illinois 0%
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

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University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR 72830
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