College of the Ozarks

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Point Lookout, MO
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,454

Location Point Lookout, Missouri
Website cofo.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Located in Point Lookout, Missouri, near Branson's entertainment district, College of the Ozarks is a private Christian liberal arts institution known for its distinctive work-education program where students work campus jobs instead of paying tuition. The 1,000-acre campus, established in 1906, features limestone buildings overlooking the Ozark Mountains and Lake Taneycomo. The college maintains selective admission standards and operates on a debt-free philosophy, prohibiting students from taking out loans to finance their education. Academic programs emphasize traditional liberal arts, business, education, and nursing, with all students required to participate in the work program regardless of financial need. Students must live on campus for all four years unless they reside locally with family, and the college emphasizes a conservative Christian worldview throughout its curriculum and campus life.

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Ratings

College of the Ozarks is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1050/1220
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/25
GPA 3.71

Acceptance Rate

12%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 81.1%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$22,320

Costs for College of the Ozarks
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$22,320
Books and Supplies		$1,150
Other Fees		$520
Room and Board		$8,800
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,940
Total One Year Cost		$35,730

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

54% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at College of the Ozarks are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 15% of students major in Business, 14% in Education, and 9% in Health Professions.