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College of the Ozarks acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at College of the Ozarks is 14.9% for fall 2023. Out of 2,495 applicants, 371 were admitted and 256 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 2,495 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 371 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 14.9% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 256 |
How this rate compares
Against the Missouri pilot school average of 48.8%, the rate at College of the Ozarks is 33.9 points lower, which means a smaller share of applicants were admitted.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at College of the Ozarks is 38.1 points lower, which means a smaller share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 4 schools in Missouri and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for College of the Ozarks.
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
What is the acceptance rate at College of the Ozarks?
The acceptance rate at College of the Ozarks is 14.9% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 371, divided by the number who applied, 2,495.
How many students apply to College of the Ozarks each year?
In fall 2023, 2,495 students applied to College of the Ozarks, 371 were admitted, and 256 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is College of the Ozarks compared with other schools in Missouri?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in Missouri that publish a rate is 48.8%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at College of the Ozarks is 14.9%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does College of the Ozarks cost?
The total cost for one year at College of the Ozarks is $33,734 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
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.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.