University of the Ozarks
University of the Ozarks at a Glance
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About University of the Ozarks
According to Wikipedia, University of the Ozarks is a private university in Clarksville, Arkansas. Enrollment averages around 900 students, representing 25 countries. U of O is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church . History University of the Ozarks traces its roots back to 1834, making it the oldest university in Arkansas and one of the oldest institutions of higher education west of the Mississippi River. It was founded by Cumberland Presbyterians in 1834 as Cane Hill School in Cane Hill, Arkansas in Washington County, later becoming Cane Hill College. Its successor, Arkansas Cumberland College, opened in Clarksville in September 1891. The name was changed to College of the Ozarks in 1920. The university alma mater was written in 1928 by Rev. John W. Laird, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Rochester, New York.
University of the Ozarks Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,916 | 60% | 69% | 48% | 1090 | 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 University of the Ozarks Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $26,700 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $15,018 |
| 30K - 48K | $14,592 |
| 48K - 75K | $14,759 |
| 75K - 110K | $17,640 |
| 110K+ | $23,104 |
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 University of the Ozarks Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of the Ozarks students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $44,113 a year, and 91% 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.
University 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 |
|---|---|
| 799 | 799 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of the Ozarks?
University of the Ozarks is located at 415 N College Ave, Clarksville, AR 72830.
How Safe is University of the Ozarks?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, University of the Ozarks publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, University of the Ozarks has a violent crime rate of 0.13% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Clarksville has a violent crime rate of 0.49% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 2.05%. 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); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of the Ozarks Known For?
University of the Ozarks is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Literature
- Education
- Philosophy
- Communications
- History
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Political Science
- Religious Studies
- Medical
- Biology
- Business
University of the Ozarks's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University 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
University of the Ozarks ranks #1172 in the U.S. and #3512 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of the Ozarks ranks #1467 in the U.S. and #5856 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of the Ozarks ranks #1870 in the U.S. and #6253 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesUniversity of the Ozarks ranks #2032 in the U.S. and #7568 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesUniversity of the Ozarks ranks #2056 in the U.S. and #6691 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesUniversity of the Ozarks ranks #2307 in the U.S. and #8309 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of the Ozarks ranks #2326 in the U.S. and #7916 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesUniversity of the Ozarks ranks #2661 in the U.S. and #11152 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesUniversity of the Ozarks ranks #2846 in the U.S. and #12162 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesUniversity of the Ozarks ranks #3266 in the U.S. and #11698 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesUniversity of the Ozarks ranks #3327 in the U.S. and #12296 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of the Ozarks ranks #3343 in the U.S. and #12142 worldwide for influence in Business.
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