Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $38,666. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $25,950 |
| Housing & meals | $9,490 |
| Books & supplies | — |
| Personal & travel | $2,475 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $38,666 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of the Ozarks net price compared with other Arkansas colleges
University of the Ozarks has the 15th-lowest average net price of 23 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Crowley's Ridge College | $16,315 | 36% | $39,533 |
| 12 | University of Central Arkansas | $16,511 | 54% | $45,938 |
| 13 | Champion Christian College | $17,002 | 0% | — |
| 14 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $17,248 | 42% | $45,265 |
| 15 | University of the Ozarks | $17,360 | 51% | $44,384 |
| 16 | University of Arkansas | $18,209 | 71% | $58,191 |
| 17 | Lyon College | $19,616 | 47% | $44,232 |
| 18 | John Brown University | $20,397 | 72% | $53,907 |
| 19 | Ecclesia College | $22,075 | 40% | $40,650 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Arkansas colleges →
Why University of the Ozarks costs more or less than similar schools
| 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.
University of the Ozarks cost questions
How much is tuition at University of the Ozarks?
Tuition and fees are $25,950 a year.
What is the total cost of attending University of the Ozarks?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $38,666 a year.
What do families actually pay at University of the Ozarks?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,360 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,664; $48–75k pay $19,291; $110k+ pay $22,836.
How much debt do University of the Ozarks graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,000, and 20.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of the Ozarks overview