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College of the Ozarks
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- Point Lookout, MO 65726
- OPEID College Code: 00250000
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- General Phone: (417) 334-6411
- President: Jerry C Davis
- Website: www.cofo.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,364
- College Mascot: Bobcats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (Usa)
- Mission Statement
- The mission of College of the Ozarks--providing a Christian education for youth of both sexes, especially those found worthy, but who are without sufficient means--has never changed. Working for an education is the continuing distinctive tradition of this college. The liberal arts education, fundamental to all degrees provided by the College's dedicated faculty, is designed to broaden and strengthen the mind. Students can gain the adaptability demanded by the modern world while clarifying the values that make life worth living. Our students learn to deal with the reality of changing technology while solidifying a foundation built on unchanging principles. Through a five-fold mission stressing academic, spiritual, vocational, cultural and patriotic growth, we hope to provide society with productive, responsible citizens.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.cofo.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,042 | 1,667 | 2,709 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 132 (13%) | 151 (9%) | 283 (10%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 132 (100%) | 151 (100%) | 283 (100%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 13 | 5% |
| ACT ® Exam | 269 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 7% | 100% | 55% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,382 | $4,113 | $1,828 | $8,351 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,180 | $15,680 | $15,180 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,180 | $15,680 | $15,180 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,400 | $4,100 | $3,800 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,383 | $6,383 | $6,383 |
| Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 | $3,034 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 | $3,034 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,380 | $22,580 | $21,780 |
| Out of State | $23,380 | $22,580 | $21,780 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $26,397 | $25,897 | $25,397 |
| Out of State | $26,397 | $25,897 | $25,397 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $20,014 | $19,514 | $19,014 |
| Out of State | $20,014 | $19,514 | $19,014 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,364 Undergraduate: 1,364
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 598 Female: 766
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 598 Female: 766
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,335 Part-Time: 29
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,335 Part-Time: 29
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 18 | 1% |
| American Indian | 14 | 1% |
| Black | 13 | 1% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1% |
| White | 1,285 | 94% |
| Unknown | 9 | 0.7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 4 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 376 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 553 | 41% |
| Ages 22-24 | 375 | 27% |
| Ages 25-29 | 41 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 6 | 0.4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 3 | 0.2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 4 | 0.3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 297 | 250 | 47 |
| Faculty Status | 115 | 79 | 36 |
| Tenured Faculty | 12 | 12 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 115 | 79 | 36 |
| Primarily Instruction | 115 | 79 | 36 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Other Professionals | 45 | 37 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 128 | 125 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 36 | 34 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 64 | 64 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 22 | 22 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,732 (79) | $53,526 (57) | $50,673 (22) |
| Professor | $58,571 (25) | $58,935 (21) | $56,662 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $53,949 (25) | $54,729 (17) | $52,290 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,687 (25) | $48,156 (15) | $46,984 (10) |
| Instructor | $40,161 (4) | $40,161 (4) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,732 (79) | $53,526 (57) | $50,673 (22) |
| Professor | $58,571 (25) | $58,935 (21) | $56,662 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $53,949 (25) | $54,729 (17) | $52,290 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,687 (25) | $48,156 (15) | $46,984 (10) |
| Instructor | $40,161 (4) | $40,161 (4) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $205,638 | $102,819 | $102,819 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 68 | 40 | 28 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 68 | 40 | 28 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $16,548 | $16,634 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $10,500 | $10,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 62% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 52% |
| Female | 68% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 80% |
| American Indian | - |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 62% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 42% |
| 5 Years | 61% |
| 6 Years | 62% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | - | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
