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The College of The Ozarks, often referred to as C of O, was established in 1906 as the School of Ozarks. Given its present name in 1990, this private, non-profit institution of liberal arts is located in Ozarks, Missouri, and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. The campus of College of The Ozarks covers 1,000 acres. The US News and World Report of 2009 placed C of O at the 10th position in its list of the best Baccalaureate Colleges in the Midwest.
The College of The Ozarks offers majors, minors, pre-professional programs, and certificate courses in a large number of areas. Students can opt for academic programs in the fields of agriculture, dietetics, graphic arts, and agribusiness, among others.
The athletics department of College of The Ozarks fields teams in baseball, basketball, and volleyball. The men's teams are called the Bobcats and the women's teams are known as the Lady Cats. The college is a member of the NAIA Division II and the Midlands Collegiate Athletics Conference.
College Of The Ozarks is found in Point Lookout, MO. Point Lookout is a town not particularly near any major cities. 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 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. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 620.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,364 in 2007-2008 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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 57 | business management, marketing, international business, accounting, managerial economics |
| Education and Teaching | 38 | elementary school teaching, history teaching, early childhood education, English teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, drama and dance teaching, art education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 35 | English, Spanish language, sociology, history, speech and rhetoric, interdisciplinary studies |
| Media | 26 | public relations and advertising, printing management, radio and TV tech, journalism, communication and journalism |
| Family and Social Work | 17 | social work, family and consumer science, food and nutrition, child development |
| Fine Arts | 12 | fine arts |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 12 | agricultural management, agricultural mechanization courses |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and police, forensic science, corrections |
| Religion and Philosophy | 10 | philosophy and religious studies, religious music |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 9 | wildlife management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama, acting, theatre design |
| Animal Science and Care | 7 | animal science |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry |
| Hospitality | 5 | hospitality management, restaurant and food services management |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 5 | horticultural science |
| Music | 5 | music, various music studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | information technology, computer science |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, dietitian |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 2 | pre-nursing |
| Mechanics and Repair | 2 | avionics maintenance |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | health service and sciences |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of The Ozarks in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 291 | 65 |
In 2007-2008, College Of The Ozarks had a total enrollment of 1,364 students (1,417 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 73% |
| Arkansas | 14% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
College Of The Ozarks offers campus housing for 1,104 of its 1,417 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Branson, 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 | 2,698 | 316 | 12% | 274 | 87% |
| Men | 992 | 132 | 13% | 115 | 87% |
| Women | 1,706 | 184 | 11% | 159 | 86% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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 SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| 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 | $ 16,790 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,790 |
| Room and board | $ 4,700 |
| Room charge | $ 2,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,185 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 49 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $57,856 | 5 | $65,710 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $56,824 | 12 | $53,527 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $48,940 | 12 | $49,666 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $41,475 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $54,425 | 29 | $54,030 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 24 | 36 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 13 | 13 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanization, Other
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 Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language 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
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Printing Management
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Pre-Nursing Studies
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students 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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