Ozarks Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of the Ozarks
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
89.1%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Ozarks and can I get accepted? The school has a 89% acceptance rate ranking it #16 in Arkansas for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 887 out of 995 applicants were admitted making University of the Ozarks an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 60 percent. University of the Ozarks typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 29% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1010-1250Applicants Submitting SAT
22%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
| SAT Math 25th | 500 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1010 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 640 |
| SAT Math 75th | 610 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1250 |
| Average SAT Score | 1130 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of the Ozarks?
University of the Ozarks typically requires applicants to be in the top 59 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 890. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1130 out of 1600. The school ranks #10 in Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score. 22 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1250 and Above | Good | >93% |
| 1130 to 1250 | Avg + | 89%-93% |
| 1010 to 1130 | Avg - | 83%-89% |
| 890 to 1010 | Reach | 74%-83% |
| Less than 890 | Low | <74% |
Ozarks ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
18-23Applicants Submitting ACT
71%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 17 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 24 |
| ACT Math 75th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 23 |
| Average ACT Score | 20 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Ozarks?
Admission data indicates that Ozarks regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #13 in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 71 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of the Ozarks.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 23 and Above | Good | >94% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg + | 89%-94% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg - | 84%-89% |
| 16 to 18 | Reach | 78%-84% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <78% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.39Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into University of the Ozarks. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of the Ozarks was 3.39 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in Arkansas for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.39 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Ozarks accepts 89% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 25% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 20% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 17% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 15% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 17% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 5% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
79% of University of the Ozarks freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 20% |
| Top 25% of class | 37% |
| Top 50% of class | 79% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 21% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 4% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 585 | 410 | 995 |
| Accepted | 517 | 370 | 887 |
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 90% | 89% |
| Enrolled | 135 | 124 | 259 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 26% | 34% | 29% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of the Ozarks and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107558 IPEDS survey data for University of the Ozarks.
