University of the Ozarks

https://ozarks.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,950

2024 Average Net Price

$20,088

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

59.5%

2,230 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

778

98.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

51.5%

139 Graduates

About

University of the Ozarks is a higher education institution located in Johnson County, AR. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of the Ozarks were General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees awarded), Public Health Education & Promotion (26 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (20 degrees).

In 2024, 184 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Ozarks. 56.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (79 degrees), 3.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Ozarks is $24,950, which is $−3,228 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Ozarks is $24,950, which is $3,228 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,088.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending University of the Ozarks received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,950

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of the Ozarks was $24,950. The cost of tuition at University of the Ozarks is $−3,228 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of the Ozarks (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,088

2024 Value

20.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of the Ozarks had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,088. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of the Ozarks grew by 20.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of the Ozarks (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,490

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the Ozarks was of $9,490 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.5% between 2023 and 2024.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at University of the Ozarks received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the Ozarks (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of the Ozarks received 2,230 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 16.4% annual growth. Out of those 2,230 applicants, 1,327 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.5% acceptance rate.

There were 778 students enrolled at University of the Ozarks in 2024. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of the Ozarks has an overall enrollment yield of 15.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,327

Accepted Out of 2,230

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of the Ozarks was 59.5% (1,327 admissions from 2,230 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 58.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 16.4%, while admissions grew by 19.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of the Ozarks (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

26%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

26% of enrolled first-time students at University of the Ozarks in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of the Ozarks had a total enrollment of 778 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of the Ozarks is 766 students and the part-time enrollment is 12. This means that 98.5% of students enrolled at University of the Ozarks are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the Ozarks, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.4% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.17% Black or African American, 5.27% Two or More Races, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.9% Asian, and 0.514% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of the Ozarks in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.8%), followed by White Male (20.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.79%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Ozarks in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 778 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Ozarks is 766 and the part-time enrollment is 12. This means that 98.5% of students enrolled at University of the Ozarks are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of the Ozarks (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of the Ozarks was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), University of the Ozarks had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of the Ozarks (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
338 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
105 enrolled students
Black or African American
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Ozarks is 43.4% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.17% Black or African American, 5.27% Two or More Races, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.9% Asian, and 0.514% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9 students (1.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 24 more women than men received degrees from University of the Ozarks. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the Ozarks is white (79 degrees awarded). There were 3.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of the Ozarks is General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees awarded), followed by Public Health Education & Promotion (26 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (20 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the Ozarks, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Biology (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Ozarks are Physicians (459,580 people), Other managers (301,920 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (270,338 people), Postsecondary teachers (252,160 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (192,271 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Ozarks in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Biology (20 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), and English (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Ozarks are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at University of the Ozarks are Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Biology (20 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), and English (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Ozarks are Elementary & secondary schools (767,978 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (708,548 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (615,672 people), Outpatient care centers (286,250 people), and Offices of physicians (241,071 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of the Ozarks.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
51 degrees awarded
Public Health Education & Promotion
26 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of the Ozarks was General Business Administration & Management with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of the Ozarks according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

104

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 80 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Ozarks, which is 0.769 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (104).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of the Ozarks by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Ozarks in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.55 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Ozarks in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.645 times less than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 34% of students graduating from University of the Ozarks completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
79 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Ozarks is white (79 degrees awarded). There were 3.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

1.63% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
52 degrees awarded
White Female
50 degrees awarded
White Male
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Ozarks is white female (52 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (50 degrees).

Operations

University of the Ozarks has an endowment valued at nearly $142M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.7M (7.53%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, University of the Ozarks had a total salary expenditure of 37.3M. University of the Ozarks employs 26 Assistant professors, 12 Professors and 7 Associate professors. Most academics at University of the Ozarks are Female Assistant professor (15), Male Assistant professor (11), and Male Professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Ozarks are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

Endowment

$142M

2024 Endowment

5.06%

growth from 2023

University of the Ozarks has an endowment valued at about $142M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the Ozarks grew 5.06% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $92.1M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of the Ozarks (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.78M

2024 Salaries

5.98%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of the Ozarks paid a median of $9.78M in salaries, which represents 26.2% of their overall expenditure ($37.3M) and a 5.98% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.47% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.37% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.03M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of the Ozarks paid a total of $3.03M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Ozarks were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, Management with 24 employees, and Service with 22 employees.

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