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University of the Ozarks
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Clarksville, AR🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Located in Clarksville, Arkansas, this is a small private university with 784 students and moderate selectivity (59.5% acceptance rate). The middle 50% of admitted students score 1020–1160 on the SAT. Business and marketing is the largest field, representing 30% of degrees awarded. The average net price after financial aid is $16,319 annually, though the six-year graduation rate of 51% is notably below national averages.

Acceptance rate
59.5%
Enrollment
784
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
51%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1020 – 1160
ACT (composite)
20 – 25
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$14,664
family income
$30–48k
$14,551
family income
$48–75k
$19,291
family income
$75–110k
$18,632
family income
$110k+
$22,836
family income
40% receive Pell grants
44% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of the Ozarks graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
29.5%
Health Professions
16.0%
Biology
12.8%
Psychology
10.3%
Education
9.0%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$44,384
Earnings (6 yr)
$37,651
Completion
51%
Retention
69%
Median debt
$20,875

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of the Ozarks?

University of the Ozarks has an acceptance rate of 59.5%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for University of the Ozarks?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1020 and 1160 on the SAT. The ACT range is 20–25.

How much does University of the Ozarks actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $14,664 per year, rising to $22,836 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.