Point Lookout, Missouri · Private · 1,444 undergrads
College of the Ozarks admitted 12% of applicants for fall 2024 (350 of 2,919, federal IPEDS data). College of the Ozarks requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1050–1220.
The numbers
Applied
2,919
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
20–25
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
81%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
waivers exist
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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.
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).
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.
College of the Ozarks doesn't offer early decision or early action.
Open
Rolling admission
Priority date Dec 31, 2026
Questions people ask
What is College of the Ozarks's acceptance rate?
College of the Ozarks admitted 12% of applicants for fall 2024 (350 of 2,919, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for College of the Ozarks?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1050–1220. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Deadlines: cofo.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Test rule: cofo.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
