College of the Ozarks Admission
Acceptance Rate
14.87%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
69.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
358
SAT Scores
1,170
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,239 students have applied and 473 students have allowed to admit to College of the Ozarks (Acceptance rate: 21.13%). C of the Ozarks's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 75.69 % where 358 students have finally enrolled out of 473 admitted students.
C of the Ozarks acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Calvary University and Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 67.71%).
C of the Ozarks enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 39.27%).
How to Apply to College of the Ozarks
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply C of the Ozarks. C of the Ozarks offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.cofo.edu/Admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.cofo.edu/Admissions/Apply |
| Financial Aid | www.cofo.edu/Admissions/Cost-Financial-Aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.cofo.edu/NPC |
| Veterans Tuition | www.cofo.edu/Academics/Registrars-Office |
| Athletic | https://www.cofo.edu/About/Consumer-Information |
| Disability Service | www.cofo.edu/About/Consumer-Information |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at C of the Ozarks and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at College of the Ozarks is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of College of the Ozarks is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,049). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Ozarks | 1,170 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,049 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri | 1,095 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At College of the Ozarks, 39 students submitted SAT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,170 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 515 | 560 | 594 |
| Total | 1,065 | 1,160 | 1,234 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At College of the Ozarks, 325 students submitted ACT scores (91% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 21 | 25 |
C of the Ozarks Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to College of the Ozarks. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, and Admission test scores.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |