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College of the Ozarks
With campus a short distance from Lake Taneycomo, the College of the Ozarks is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college in southwest Missouri. College of the Ozarks grants undergrad degrees in 28 academic majors and all courses feature a Christ-centered focus. In addition, the college does not charge tuition, instead requiring all students to work 15 hours a week during the school year and 40-hours a week during breaks at an on-campus jobsite. As a Christian institution, C of O holds Sunday worship services at Williams Memorial Chapel and sermons are archived on the college website.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Evangelical Christian
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | December 31, 2020 |
Admitted Student Stats
97%
Submitting ACT
7%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1164
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,489
Total Number of Undergrads
1,489
Classroom Sizes
0
100
55%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
72%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $19,960
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,960
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$7,900
|
| Books and Supplies | $1100
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
80%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
55%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,858
55%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,513
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,386
Student Loans
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
48
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bobcats and Lady Bobcats
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Springfield
Kansas City
Saint Louis
Fayetteville
Columbia
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
68%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,300
What Students Are Saying
3.46
Average Rating
To rate this college in three sentences I would say it is a blessing to attend this school. This college isn't for everyone and of those who do desire to attend only a few will be accepted. Being here gives you the realization that you are amongst fellow students that want to learn and be closer to God.
Trenton from Nixa, MO
College of the Ozarks is a great college founded on morals, Christian values, hard work, and financial responsibility. You work for your education here, so students learn and grow in many different areas. Overall, this is a college that makes students better people who will be leaders in the community.
Chris from Springfield, MO
This college works hard to produce well rounded graduates.
College of the Ozarks expects more from it's students than other colleges and it makes them better people in the end.
College of the Ozarks works hard to insure that it's students graduate debt free.
College of the Ozarks expects more from it's students than other colleges and it makes them better people in the end.
College of the Ozarks works hard to insure that it's students graduate debt free.
Christina from Kissee Mills, MO
college of the ozarks gives you the great opportunity of graduating debt free. the college has standards and rules that you have to follow that wouldn't exist at a public school, but it's all for the education. just make sure you understand what you are getting into so you're not disappointed..
jordan
Excellent campus environment. Professional and helpful staff. Couldn't ask for better principles.
John from Nixa
cofo is a fantastic college. it has small class sizes, professor availability, and hands on education. the campus is user friendly.
Mike
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