College of the Ozarks
College of the Ozarks at a Glance
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
College of the Ozarks Featured Rankings
- #11 Best Christian Colleges in Missouri 2026
- #12 Criminal Justice Colleges and Universities
- #16 Best Small Colleges in Missouri
- #17 Most Affordable Colleges in Missouri 2026
- #17 Liberal Arts Colleges for Education Degrees
- #18 Best Private Colleges in Missouri
- #22 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Missouri
- #24 Communications Liberal Arts Colleges
About College of the Ozarks
According to Wikipedia, College of the Ozarks is a private Christian college in Point Lookout, Missouri. The college has an enrollment of 1,426 and over 30 academic majors in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs.
College of the Ozarks Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,495 | 12% | 90% | 63% | 1135 | 22 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does College of the Ozarks Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $24,420 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $11,750 |
| 30K - 48K | $12,346 |
| 48K - 75K | $12,944 |
| 75K - 110K | $13,601 |
| 110K+ | $17,497 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do College of the Ozarks Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former College of the Ozarks students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $47,246 a year, and 89% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
College of the Ozarks's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 1,609 | 1,609 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is College of the Ozarks?
College of the Ozarks is located at 100 Opportunity Avenue, Point Lookout, MO 65726-0017.
How Safe is College of the Ozarks?
Relative to its enrollment, College of the Ozarks has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft).
What Is College of the Ozarks Known For?
College of the Ozarks is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- History
- Education
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Business
- Religious Studies
- Computer Science
- Biology
- Medical
- Communications
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Engineering
College of the Ozarks's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much College of the Ozarks's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
College of the Ozarks ranks #1226 in the U.S. and #3923 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesCollege of the Ozarks ranks #1262 in the U.S. and #5201 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesCollege of the Ozarks ranks #1376 in the U.S. and #4175 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesCollege of the Ozarks ranks #1428 in the U.S. and #5383 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesCollege of the Ozarks ranks #1446 in the U.S. and #5252 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesCollege of the Ozarks ranks #1768 in the U.S. and #7948 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesCollege of the Ozarks ranks #2037 in the U.S. and #7977 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesCollege of the Ozarks ranks #2310 in the U.S. and #9214 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesCollege of the Ozarks ranks #2463 in the U.S. and #8652 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesCollege of the Ozarks ranks #2539 in the U.S. and #9301 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesCollege of the Ozarks ranks #2633 in the U.S. and #5454 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesCollege of the Ozarks ranks #2753 in the U.S. and #7330 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesCollege of the Ozarks ranks #2797 in the U.S. and #11904 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesWho Are College of the Ozarks's Most Influential Alumni?
College of the Ozarks's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, History, and Literature. Here are some of College of the Ozarks's most famous alumni:
- John R. Hubbard
- An American academic, educator and diplomat.
- Barbara Reys
- An American mathematician.
- Terrence R. Dake
- An Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
- Ralph D. Foster
- An American media executive.
- M. Graham Clark
- An American academic administrator.
- Jim Spainhower
- An American politician .
- Tony Tost
- An American poet, critic and screenwriter .
- April Scott
- An American actress-model.
- Lennie Aleshire
- An American musician .
- Casey Guernsey
- An American politician.
- Rio Febrian
- A Researcher .
