More selective than 82% of Arkansas colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $38,666. College Scorecard.
Higher than 70% of Arkansas colleges we cover and 45% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 57% of Arkansas colleges we cover and 24% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of the Ozarks acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,916 applicants, University of the Ozarks admitted 1,114 and 188 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1020–1160 on the SAT or 20–25 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of the Ozarks tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of the Ozarks costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of the Ozarks took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Arkansas. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,664 | $62,615 | 5.2 years |
| $30–48k | $14,551 | $62,133 | 5.2 years |
| $48–75k | $19,291 | $82,373 | 6.9 years |
| $75–110k | $18,632 | $79,559 | 6.6 years |
| $110k+ | $22,836 | $97,510 | 8.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (41% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($44,384) minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,985 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of the Ozarks majors, earnings & careers
University of the Ozarks offers 29 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Science & Math · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Communications & Media · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of the Ozarks
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $50,789 | $18,575 |
| Public Health | $49,174 | $25,065 |
| Biology | $46,151 | $19,750 |
Quick list of all 29 majors
- Accounting—
- Biology$46,151
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
- Business Administration$50,789
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Finance—
- History—
- International Business—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Marketing—
- Mathematics—
- Music—
- Philosophy—
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other—
- Political Science—
- Psychology—
- Public Health$49,174
- Public Relations and Advertising—
- Religious Studies—
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Public Health → Health education specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Clarksville
2 bedrooms $909.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 51 inches of rain a year, 3 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Johnson County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Johnson County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of the Ozarks with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Arkansas by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Ozarks | 60% | $17,360 | 51% | $44,384 | This school |
| Champion Christian College | — | $17,002 | 0% | — | |
| Lyon College | 63% | $19,616 | 47% | $44,232 | |
| Philander Smith University | — | $14,224 | 30% | $38,427 | |
| Crowley's Ridge College | — | $16,315 | 36% | $39,533 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of the Ozarks would cost you $358 more per year than Champion Christian College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of the Ozarks.
- University of the Ozarks gives aided families $17,338 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Arkansas resident | University of the Ozarks | CCC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $38,666 | $20,970 | +$17,696 |
| Average grants | −$21,306 | −$3,968 | −$17,338 |
| You pay | $17,360 | $17,002 | +$358 |
“+” means University of the Ozarks costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of the Ozarks
What is the University of the Ozarks acceptance rate?
University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 1,114 of 1,916 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1020–1160 on the SAT or 20–25 on the ACT.
How much does University of the Ozarks cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $38,666 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,360 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $14,664 and families earning $110k+ pay $22,836.
How much do University of the Ozarks graduates earn?
Former University of the Ozarks students earn a median $44,384 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of the Ozarks graduation rate?
51% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 69% return for their second year.
How long does a University of the Ozarks degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of the Ozarks costs about $82,373 after grants ($19,291 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $44,384 ten years after starting, $11,985 more than high school graduates in Arkansas ($32,399), so the cost is repaid in 6.9 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of the Ozarks: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-the-ozarks (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).