COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS
- 100 Opportunity Avenue
- Point Lookout, MO 65726
- OPEID College Code: 00250000
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- General Phone: (417) 334-6411
- President: Jerry C Davis
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,347
- College Mascot: Bobcats
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College of the Ozarks - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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)
- Website
- www.cofo.edu

- 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.
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
College of the Ozarks Campus Map
- 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,070 | 1,954 | 3,024 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 104 (10%) | 158 (8%) | 262 (9%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 97 (93%) | 146 (92%) | 243 (93%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 4 | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 244 | 100% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 26 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 9% | 69% | 48% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,339 | $3,367 | $4,346 | $9,300 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $16,990 | $16,790 | $16,180 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,990 | $16,790 | $16,180 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,990 | $16,790 | $16,180 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,700 | $4,700 | $4,400 |
| Other Expenses | $2,185 | $2,185 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,974 | $6,974 | $6,383 |
| Other Expenses | $3,315 | $3,315 | $3,034 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,315 | $3,315 | $3,034 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $24,675 | $24,475 | $23,380 |
| In-State | $24,675 | $24,475 | $23,380 |
| Out of State | $24,675 | $24,475 | $23,380 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $28,079 | $27,879 | $26,397 |
| In-State | $28,079 | $27,879 | $26,397 |
| Out of State | $28,079 | $27,879 | $26,397 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $21,105 | $20,905 | $20,014 |
| In-State | $21,105 | $20,905 | $20,014 |
| Out of State | $21,105 | $20,905 | $20,014 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,347 Undergraduate: 1,347
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 584 Female: 763
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 584 Female: 763
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,334 Part-Time: 13
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,334 Part-Time: 13
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 19 | 1% |
| American Indian | 10 | 0.7% |
| Black | 12 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 1% |
| White | 1,278 | 95% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 8 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 504 | 37% |
| Ages 20-21 | 582 | 43% |
| Ages 22-24 | 222 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 21 | 2% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3 | 0.2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 300 | 261 | 39 |
| Faculty Status | 116 | 86 | 30 |
| Tenured Faculty | 11 | 11 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 116 | 86 | 30 |
| Primarily Instruction | 116 | 86 | 30 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Other Professionals | 46 | 40 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 129 | 126 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 39 | 37 | 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 | $56,304 (86) | $56,687 (54) | $55,659 (32) |
| Professor | $61,838 (27) | $60,510 (22) | $67,682 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $57,527 (30) | $58,718 (17) | $55,970 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,704 (26) | $50,269 (12) | $51,077 (14) |
| Instructor | $42,808 (3) | $42,808 (3) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,304 (86) | $56,687 (54) | $55,659 (32) |
| Professor | $61,838 (27) | $60,510 (22) | $67,682 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $57,527 (30) | $58,718 (17) | $55,970 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,704 (26) | $50,269 (12) | $51,077 (14) |
| Instructor | $42,808 (3) | $42,808 (3) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $237,925 | $118,962 | $118,963 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 74 | 46 | 28 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 74 | 46 | 28 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $17,850 | $16,203 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $10,815 | $7,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 60% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 63% |
| Female | 58% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 61% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 45% |
| 5 Years | 59% |
| 6 Years | 60% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 5 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009