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College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, Missouri · Private · 1,444 undergrads

College of the Ozarks admits 12% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and it admits on a rolling basis.

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Can I get into College of the Ozarks?

12% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1050–1220 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

2,919 applied, 350 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does College of the Ozarks cost?

$13,114 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $35,102.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$11,750
$30,000–$48,000$12,346
$48,000–$75,000$12,944
$75,000–$110,000$13,601
over $110,000$17,497

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is College of the Ozarks due?

Rolling

College of the Ozarks decides as applications arrive. Apply by Dec 31, 2026 for priority.

Open
Rolling admission
Priority date Dec 31, 2026

Rolling admission, no fixed deadline. Apply by Dec 31, 2026 for first consideration.

Every College of the Ozarks deadline

Checked on cofo.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does College of the Ozarks need the SAT or ACT?Required

Yes.

Required for fall 2027. Plan to take the SAT or ACT and send your best score.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on cofo.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

1,444
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Town
Campus setting in Point Lookout, MO.
90%
of first-years come back for year two.
41%
finish in four years. 61% within six.
$47.2k
median pay 10 years after starting.

Lists College of the Ozarks is on

Colleges that require the SAT or ACTMost selective in MissouriCheapest after aid in MissouriColleges for a 1150 SATColleges for a 23 ACTCheapest after aid, families over $110k

Questions people ask

Is College of the Ozarks test-optional for fall 2027?
No. College of the Ozarks requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on cofo.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is College of the Ozarks' acceptance rate?
12% for fall 2024: 350 of 2,919 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for College of the Ozarks?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1050 to 1220 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does College of the Ozarks cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $12,944 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $35,102.
What is College of the Ozarks' graduation rate?
61% of students finish within six years and 41% within four (IPEDS).