More selective than 100% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
11% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 91% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose College of the Ozarks over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
College of the Ozarks SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, College of the Ozarks is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 630 |
| SAT math | 510 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1050 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
College of the Ozarks admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 12% | 540–630 | 510–590 | 20–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 15% | 545–660 | 518–645 | 20–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is College of the Ozarks compared with other Missouri colleges?
College of the Ozarks has the lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Ozarks | 12% | 64% | $6,100 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis | 12% | 94% | $21,786 |
| 3 | William Jewell College | 38% | 68% | $17,562 |
| 4 | Kansas City Art Institute | 55% | 58% | $27,650 |
| 5 | Lindenwood University | 57% | 49% | $19,638 |
| 6 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 57% | 51% | $22,766 |
| 7 | Drury University | 58% | 62% | $20,831 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | 57% | $15,071 |
| 9 | University of Central Missouri | 64% | 54% | $14,462 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at College of the Ozarks
College Scorecard; IPEDS
College of the Ozarks admissions questions
What is the College of the Ozarks acceptance rate?
College of the Ozarks accepts 12% of applicants, about 1 in 8. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 371 of 2,495 applicants were admitted.
Does College of the Ozarks require the SAT or ACT?
College of the Ozarks requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 11% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 91% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for College of the Ozarks?
The middle 50% of College of the Ozarks enrolled first-year students scored 1050–1220 on the SAT and 20–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at College of the Ozarks?
69% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (256 of 371).
Is College of the Ozarks getting harder to get into?
College of the Ozarks accepted 12% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 15% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to College of the Ozarks overview