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The main campus of University Of The Ozarks is in Clarksville, Arkansas (a self-contained town). The school is a Presbyterian Church (USA) institution. University Of The Ozarks is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
University Of The Ozarks offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics and business and management.
University Of The Ozarks does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 640. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 440 or more. Students attending University Of The Ozarks come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. University Of The Ozarks offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 628 enrolled students.
Many students at University Of The Ozarks live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the American Southwest Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of The Ozarks
415 N College Ave
Clarksville, AR 72830
General Phone: (479) 979-1000
Admissions Phone: (479) 979-1227
Financial Aid Phone: (479) 979-1221
http://www.ozarks.edu
University Of The Ozarks awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 48 | business management, marketing, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 26 | political science, general studies, history, sociology, English, social services |
| Education And Teaching | 15 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, business teaching |
| Science | 10 | biology, physical science courses, chemistry |
| Media | 6 | mass communication |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | psychology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer support |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of The Ozarks in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 118 | 26 |
In 2005, University Of The Ozarks had a total enrollment of 628 students (604 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 15% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 56% |
| Texas | 18% |
| Foreign countries | 11% |
| Oklahoma | 10% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
University Of The Ozarks offers campus housing for 488 of its 604 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Clarksville, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 735 | 617 | 84% | 212 | 34% |
| Men | 299 | 260 | 87% | 100 | 38% |
| Women | 436 | 357 | 82% | 112 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 23% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 75% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (479) 979-1227
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,170 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,170 |
| Room and board | $ 5,094 |
| Room charge | $ 2,344 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,448 |
Financial Aid:
University Of The Ozarks participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 109400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (479) 979-1221
University Of The Ozarks has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 2 |
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 | 13 | $57,917 | 4 | $58,475 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $46,965 | 3 | $45,477 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $37,740 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $47,589 | 11 | $47,118 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
| Track | American Southwest Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of The Ozarks Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services 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 NCAA athletic conference member
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