CostByCollegePrivate nonprofit, 4-year institution
How much does College of the Ozarks cost
College of the Ozarks is in Point Lookout, MO. Total enrollment is 1,427 students, with 1,427 undergraduates.
The total cost for one year at College of the Ozarks is $33,734 for in state students, living on campus. Tuition and fees alone come to $21,290 of that total.
The cost breakdown
The total below uses the on campus figures for room, board, and other expenses. Each total is the sum of the rows above it, with nothing added and nothing left out.
| Item | Cost for one year |
|---|---|
| Tuition, in state | $20,800 |
| Required fees, in state | $490 |
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
| Room and board, on campus | $8,500 |
| Other expenses, on campus | $2,844 |
| Total cost for one year, in state | $33,734 |
Average net price
The average net price at College of the Ozarks is $12,279 for one year. Net price is the total cost minus grant and scholarship aid, averaged across full time, first time students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid, for the 2022 to 2023 academic year. It is an average, not a quote. A particular student can pay far less or close to the full published total, depending on family income and the aid the school offers.
That average net price is $5,725 below the average of $18,004 across the pilot schools on this site that publish a net price.
Cost weighed against outcomes
Median earnings ten years after entry are $41,592 a year. That figure covers students who received federal aid, who were working and not enrolled in further study at the ten year mark.
The graduation rate is 61%. It measures the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
How this school compares
Against its state: That is $11,152 below the Missouri pilot school average of $44,886.
Against the country: That is $8,929 below the national pilot school average of $42,663.
State and national averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a total cost, 4 schools in Missouri and 293 schools nationwide on this site. They describe the schools listed on this site, not every college in the state or the country.
Admissions at a glance
The acceptance rate at College of the Ozarks is 14.9% for fall 2023, from 2,495 applicants and 371 admitted students. Read the acceptance rate page for College of the Ozarks for the full picture, including how the rate compares.
Similar schools to compare
- University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri. Total cost $32,272 for one year.
- Missouri State University-Springfield, Springfield, Missouri. Total cost $25,048 for one year.
- Washington University in St Louis, St. Louis, Missouri. Total cost $88,488 for one year.
- Tulane University of Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana. Total cost $87,446 for one year.
- Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina. Total cost $79,475 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does College of the Ozarks cost per year?
The total cost for one year at College of the Ozarks is $33,734 for in state students, living on campus. It counts tuition, required fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the average net price at College of the Ozarks?
The average net price at College of the Ozarks is $12,279 for one year, for the 2022 to 2023 academic year. Net price is the total cost minus grant and scholarship aid, averaged across the students described on this page.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Ozarks?
The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is 61%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
What is the acceptance rate at College of the Ozarks?
The acceptance rate at College of the Ozarks is 14.9% for fall 2023, from 2,495 applicants and 371 admitted students. The acceptance rate page on this site explains what that figure does and does not mean.
Is College of the Ozarks public or private?
College of the Ozarks is a private nonprofit, 4-year institution in Point Lookout, Missouri. Total enrollment is 1,427 students.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and College Scorecard, United States Department of Education. Tuition and cost figures are for the 2023 to 2024 academic year. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. Average net price figures are for the 2022 to 2023 academic year. Earnings and debt figures come from the College Scorecard file dated June 10, 2026. See the methodology page for full detail.