University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 775
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 55.37%
Male/Female: 51% / 49% (2017)
First generation college students: 34.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.1% (2013)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 63.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 41.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 29.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 20.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 41.3%
Black: 5.4%
Hispanic: 13.0%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 29.0%
Unknown race: 5.9%
Black: 5.4%
Hispanic: 13.0%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 29.0%
Unknown race: 5.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $34,732
In-State tuition: $24,950Out-of-State tuition: $24,950
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,400 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,297 (2017)
Median Family Income: $40,932 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 35.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 43.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,875 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $221 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,708 |
| $30k-48k | $11,969 |
| $48k-75k | $14,747 |
| $75k-110k | $18,564 |
| $110k+ | $20,314 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 41%6-year graduation rate: 49%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,875 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,375 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,025 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 75.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 74.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 77.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 55.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 57.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $25,676 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $37,145 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 23 | $19,750 | $209 | $26,921 ($2,243) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 21 | $25,065 | $207 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 15 | $18,575 | $184 | $25,099 ($2,092) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $61,875Full time faculty: 80%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $112,268,256 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $135,708,990 (2022)