College of the Ozarks

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,800

5.05% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,279

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

14.9%

2,495 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,427

98.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

61.3%

225 Graduates

About

College of the Ozarks is a higher education institution located in Taney County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at College of the Ozarks were General Psychology (23 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees), and Registered Nursing (17 degrees).

In 2023, 335 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of the Ozarks. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (283 degrees), 18.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of the Ozarks is $20,800, which is $−8,480 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at College of the Ozarks is $20,800, which is $8,480 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,279.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending College of the Ozarks received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$20,800

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at College of the Ozarks was $20,800. The cost of tuition at College of the Ozarks is $−8,480 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of the Ozarks (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,279

2023 Value

2.63%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 College of the Ozarks had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,279. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of College of the Ozarks grew by 2.63%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of the Ozarks (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,077

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of the Ozarks was of $8,077 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.89% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of the Ozarks (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

99% of undergraduate students at College of the Ozarks received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of the Ozarks (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

College of the Ozarks received 2,495 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.4% annual growth. Out of those 2,495 applicants, 371 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 14.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,427 students enrolled at College of the Ozarks in 2023. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

College of the Ozarks has an overall enrollment yield of 69%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

14.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

371

Accepted Out of 2,495

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of College of the Ozarks was 14.9% (371 admissions from 2,495 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 21.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 11.4%, while admissions declined by 21.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of College of the Ozarks (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

11% of enrolled first-time students at College of the Ozarks in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

College of the Ozarks had a total enrollment of 1,427 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at College of the Ozarks is 1,403 students and the part-time enrollment is 24. This means that 98.3% of students enrolled at College of the Ozarks are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of the Ozarks, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86.9% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.66% Two or More Races, 1.4% Black or African American, 1.19% Asian, and 0.701% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at College of the Ozarks in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.3%), followed by White Male (38%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of the Ozarks in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,427 students. The full-time enrollment at College of the Ozarks is 1,403 and the part-time enrollment is 24. This means that 98.3% of students enrolled at College of the Ozarks are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of the Ozarks (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of the Ozarks was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), College of the Ozarks had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of the Ozarks (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,240 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
67 enrolled students
Two or More Races
38 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of the Ozarks is 86.9% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.66% Two or More Races, 1.4% Black or African American, 1.19% Asian, and 0.701% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 13 students (0.911%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 77 more women than men received degrees from College of the Ozarks. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of the Ozarks is white (283 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (15 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at College of the Ozarks is General Psychology (23 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees) and Registered Nursing (17 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of the Ozarks, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (31 degrees awarded), Theology (12 degrees), and Communication Technologies (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of the Ozarks are Other managers (107,699 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (104,852 people), Clergy (89,069 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,195 people), and Secondary school teachers (68,041 people).

The most specialized majors at College of the Ozarks in 2023 are Agriculture (31 degrees awarded), Theology (12 degrees), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), History (8 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of the Ozarks are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at College of the Ozarks are Agriculture (31 degrees awarded), Theology (12 degrees), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), History (8 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of the Ozarks are Elementary & secondary schools (311,002 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (136,497 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (110,330 people), Religious organizations (104,877 people), and Legal services (80,373 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of the Ozarks.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
23 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
23 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at College of the Ozarks was General Psychology with 23 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at College of the Ozarks according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

129

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

206

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 129 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Ozarks, which is 0.626 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (206).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of the Ozarks by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Ozarks in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.29 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Ozarks in General Psychology, which is 2.29 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 45% of students graduating from College of the Ozarks completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at College of the Ozarks is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
283 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of the Ozarks is white (283 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (15 degrees).

2.39% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
179 degrees awarded
White Male
104 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of the Ozarks is white female (179 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (104 degrees).

Operations

College of the Ozarks has an endowment valued at nearly $567M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 256k (0.0452%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, College of the Ozarks had a total salary expenditure of 64.7M. College of the Ozarks employs 40 Associate professors, 29 Professors and 25 Assistant professors. Most academics at College of the Ozarks are Female Associate professor (21), Male Professor (20), and Male Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of the Ozarks are: Service, with 70 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 43 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Endowment

$567M

2023 Endowment

3.25%

decline from 2022

College of the Ozarks has an endowment valued at about $567M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of College of the Ozarks declined 3.25% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $516M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at College of the Ozarks (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.9M

2023 Salaries

10.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, College of the Ozarks paid a median of $19.9M in salaries, which represents 30.8% of their overall expenditure ($64.7M) and a 10.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.4% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.82% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.16M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, College of the Ozarks paid a total of $7.16M to 96 employees working as instructors, which represents 36% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

70 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of the Ozarks were Associate professor with 40 employees, Professor with 29 employees, and Assistant professor with 25 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of the Ozarks were Service with 70 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 43 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of the Ozarks was Female Associate professor with 21 employees, Male Professor with 20 employees, and Male Associate professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at College of the Ozarks.

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