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College Of The Ozarks is found in Hollister, Missouri. Hollister is . Applicants to the school are attracted by its Presbyterian Church (USA) identity. College Of The Ozarks is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
College Of The Ozarks has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in mathematics and media.
Admission to College Of The Ozarks is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 12% of those who apply who get accepted. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,333 in 2005 at College Of The Ozarks.
The school has a residential or campus feel. College Of The Ozarks offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. College Of The Ozarks values student athletics, and belongs to the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
College Of The Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO 65726-0017
General Phone: (417) 334-6411
http://www.cofo.edu
College Of The Ozarks awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 47 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, agricultural teaching, history teaching, early childhood education, business teaching, English teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 44 | business management, accounting, marketing, international business, managerial economics |
| Media | 21 | public relations and advertising, printing management, journalism, communication and journalism, broadcast journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | social work, child development, family and consumer science, food and nutrition |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | English, sociology, history, Spanish language, French language, general studies, German language, political science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and police, corrections, forensic science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 12 | avionics maintenance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | information technology, computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | parks and recreation management, dietitian, health and physical education |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 7 | agricultural management |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Animal Science And Care | 6 | animal science |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality management, restaurant and food services management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | wildlife management |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy and religious studies, religious music |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 3 | applied horticulture, agronomy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | theatre design, drama |
| Medicine | 1 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of The Ozarks in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 251 | 59 |
In 2005, College Of The Ozarks had a total enrollment of 1,333 students (1,320 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 63% |
| Arkansas | 14% |
| Kansas | 5% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 3% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
College Of The Ozarks offers campus housing for 1,031 of its 1,320 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hollister, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,421 | 286 | 12% | 242 | 85% |
| Men | 932 | 121 | 13% | 98 | 81% |
| Women | 1,489 | 165 | 11% | 144 | 87% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,180 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,180 |
| Room and board | $ 3,800 |
| Room charge | $ 1,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
College Of The Ozarks participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 250000)
College Of The Ozarks has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 46 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $55,429 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $52,594 | 9 | $49,667 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $48,743 | 10 | $42,221 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $38,000 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $51,130 | 21 | $46,630 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 13 | 13 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Printing Management
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of The Ozarks Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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