College of the Ozarks

100 Opportunity Ave, Point Lookout, MO 65726

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College of the Ozarks School Description

The mission of College of the Ozarks is to provide the advantages of a Christian education for youth of both sexes, especially those found worthy, but who are without sufficient means to procure such training.

College of the Ozarks is unique among higher education institutions in America: no tuition is charged, all students work on campus each semester, debt is openly discouraged, and no federal or state loans are made. Called “Hard Work U.” by The Wall Street Journal, deserving students are offered the advantages of a quality, Christian education.

Our institution has evolved from a high school to a thriving, four-year accredited institution that is committed to a five-fold mission of encouraging academic, Christian, cultural, vocational, and patriotic growth in its students. Starting as a tiny school on an Ozarks hill, the College has survived major fires, the Great Depression, wars, and struggles to be one of America’s finest—and most distinctive—institutions.

The College’s commitment to cultivating character and the work ethic and promoting Christian values has attracted renowned leaders such as President George Bush, Sr., President Gerald Ford, First Ladies Barbara Bush and Pat Nixon, Prime Minister of Great Britain Margaret Thatcher, and General Norman Schwarzkopf, among many others. While visiting the College, Lady Thatcher said, “The education that you get here is not only an education or a qualification for a degree; it is an education for life…”

For more than 100 years, this unique institution has educated the head, heart, and hands of countless young people. May God grant that it be so for the next 100 years and beyond.

School Website: College of the Ozarks

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College of the Ozarks

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

College of the Ozarks is a private, Christian liberal-arts college in the Ozarks between Branson and Hollister, Missouri at Point Lookout. Located 40 miles (60 km) south of Springfield on a 1,000-acre (4 km²) campus, overlooking Lake Taneycomo, this small college has a student to faculty ratio of approximately 14:1, over 30 academic majors, and degrees in Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. The college is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.

History

Founded as the School of the Ozarks in 1906, a Junior College was opened in 1956. Four-year degrees began to be offered in 1965, and in 1990 it was renamed College of the Ozarks. Ranked among the top thirty liberal arts colleges in the Midwest by US News & World Report, College of the Ozarks has also been selected to appear on the John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges, a listing of schools that "encourage the development of strong moral character among students." In recent years, more than ninety percent of graduates were offered employment before graduation or shortly after or had chosen to continue their education.

Athletics

The College of the Ozarks Bobcats and Lady Cats compete on the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) level in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference. The 2005-2006 Men's Basketball team won the NAIA Division II national championship, while the Lady Cats were the runner up.

Facilities

  • Williams Memorial Chapel
  • The Keeter Center
  • The Ralph Foster Museum
  • Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen
  • Edwards Mill
  • McKibbens Hall
  • Lake Honor
  • Green House
  • The Dairy and Tractor Museum
  • Lyons Memorial Library
  • McKibben Cemetery
  • Swan House
  • Memorial Dorm
  • Chapel Crypt
  • Ashcroft Dorm
  • Youngman Dorm
  • Kelce Dorm

Special recognition

  • U.S. News & World Report, "Best College" yearly since 1989; ranked 29 among Comprehensive Colleges-Bachelor's (Midwest) for 2007
  • Templeton Honor Roll, "Character Building College"
  • Money Magazine's, "Best Buy College Guide"
  • Barron's, "300 Best Buys in Higher Education"
  • Princeton Review, "The Best 331 Colleges"

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,333
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$16,180
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Most Selective
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College of the Ozarks Degree Programs

Bachelors Degree Programs

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College of the Ozarks Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 54%
Men 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 96%
Other 3%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 66%
Out-of-State 34%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Missouri 66%
Arkansas 12%
Kansas 4%
Texas 2%
Nebraska 2%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 80%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf)
Baseball (Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf)

College of the Ozarks Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 16,180    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 15,900    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 280    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,642 48%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,599 37%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 11,232 100%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,530 8%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

College of the Ozarks Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 10% (Most Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 95%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 25, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on College of the Ozarks

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Question: does college of the ozarks have classes for lawyers and meteorologist and accountants?

i was wondering if college of the ozarks had any good classes for meteorologist and accountants and lawyers. any answers will be appreciated thanks!
20 months ago

Best Answer

College of the Ozarks is ranked in tier 1 (the best rating) by U.S. News America's Best Colleges when compared to other baccalaureate colleges in the midwest. They are selective in admissions; only 12% of those applying are accepted. As an undergraduate, you can take a major in accounting and they have a major for pre-law studies. They do not offer a meteorology major. http://www.petersons.com/UGChannel/code/InstVC.asp?inunid=8584&sponsor=13#Majors s

Question: College of the Ozarks?

Not Ozark Christian College... Anyone of you gone? Known anyone whos gone?!? Know anything at all??? lol.
42 months ago

Best Answer

C of O is a great school and is known nationally as "Hard Work U" because it allows students to work at campus jobs to help pay for their tuition. It is a well endowed school that gives great scholarships by means of the work program and draws students from all over the country. Therefore, it is competitive as well. I don't live too far from the campus and it is very nice - and it's located by Branson, Missouri, which is a tourist area that offers lots of jobs for students as well. C of O's student jobs range from working at their own airport to working in the college's restaurant (which is great, by the way). I know several students who have gone there over the past few years from my area and they absolutely love it. From cheerleading to music to sports, their extra curricular activities are great as well. I am impressed with their president and faculty (I work at another college) and highly recommend the school. You will make friends from across the US and world - and cherish those friendships for life. Not to mention graduate without the burden of enormous student loans!

Question: College Of The Ozarks (Christian College) Good Idea?

As a Born Again Christian, I'm inclined to say yes, but I'm open to opinions, especially if you've had contact with the college.
46 months ago

Best Answer

Yes, great college, My aunt's(by marriage) brother went there. He loved it and is now a minister. By the way I to am a Born again christian

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