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University of the Ozarks
About 60 in 100 applicants get into University of the Ozarks — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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University of the Ozarks anchors the college town of Clarksville, AR, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $50,789 four years out. Faculty pay averages $74,772 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 767 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 68.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1018 and 1163 — near the AR middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of the Ozarks's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1018–1163 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of the Ozarks's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 550 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 508 | 530 | 583 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of the Ozarks received 1,916 applications and admitted 1,114 (58.1%), with 188 enrolling.
How University of the Ozarks compares
| University of the Ozarks | Arkansas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 59.5% | 70.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,950 | $13,467 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,384 | $44,308 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of the Ozarks student earns $44,384 — 0% above the Arkansas median of $44,308 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
University of the Ozarks lists tuition at $25,950 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. University of the Ozarks's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $25,950 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 767 undergraduates, University of the Ozarks is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
51.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 49% don't — ask a University of the Ozarks tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of the Ozarks
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,789 |
| Public Health | $49,174 |
| Biology, General | $46,151 |
Median earnings for these 3 University of the Ozarks programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $44,384 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 26 additional University of the Ozarks programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of the Ozarks?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1018–1163 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 59.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of the Ozarks's acceptance rate?
58.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,114 admitted from 1,916 applicants.
How much does University of the Ozarks cost?
At University of the Ozarks, published tuition is $25,950 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of the Ozarks's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of the Ozarks graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,384 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Arkansas
- Hendrix College — 55.6% admitted
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff — 41.2% admitted
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock — 58.8% admitted
- University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton — 100% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.