University of the Ozarks

Clarksville, AR · Private nonprofit · offers Bachelor's degrees

Remote town

60%Acceptance rate
$17,360Average net price / year
51%Graduation rate
$44,384Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,875Median debt at graduation
767Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$25,950
Total cost of attendance
$38,666
Room & board
$9,603
Average net price
$17,360

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$14,664
$30–48k
$14,551
$48–75k
$19,291
$75–110k
$18,632
$110k+
$22,836

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
59.5%
Average SAT
1105
SAT reading (25–75%)
530–590
SAT math (25–75%)
490–570
ACT composite (25–75%)
20–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
51%
First-year retention
69%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$37,651
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$44,384
Median debt (graduates)
$20,875
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
40%
Students with federal loans
44%

Programs: what graduates earn

3 of 31 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations58$35,373$17,321
Public Health22$32,564$19,500
Biology, General17$27,992$19,750

Students

Undergraduates
767
Part-time
1%
Women / men
56% / 44%
White
44%
Hispanic
14%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
International
28%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Avg faculty salary
$56,079 / year
Full-time faculty
96%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
ozarks.edu
Also known as
Ozarks

Most popular fields

  • Natural Resources & Conservation – 2% of degrees
  • Communication & Journalism – 7% of degrees
  • Education – 11% of degrees
  • English – 2% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 13% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of the Ozarks?

59.5% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1105 on the SAT.

How much does University of the Ozarks cost?

The average net price after grants is $17,360 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $25,950 and the full cost of attendance is $38,666.

How much do University of the Ozarks graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $44,384 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

51% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.