1,508
Students
Financial aid thermometer
18,500
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
15
15%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban setting
Rural
Setting
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Overview

College of the Ozarks is a 4-year institution located in Point Lookout, MO, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 17
Point Lookout, MO  65726
United States
Contact Mrs. Kim Williams
Admissions Secretary
Email: admissions@cofo.edu
Phone: 417-690-2636
Fax: 417-335-2618

Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Agronomy And Crop Science Checkmark
Animal Sciences Checkmark
Horticultural Science Checkmark
International Agriculture Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Hospitality Administration Checkmark
Marketing/marketing Management Checkmark
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
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Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication Checkmark
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Photographic And Film/video Technology Checkmark
Printing Management Checkmark
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Education Associate Bachelors
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Drama And Dance Teacher Education Checkmark
Early Childhood Education Checkmark
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Physical Education Teaching And Coaching Checkmark
Spanish Language Teacher Education Checkmark
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Engineering Associate Bachelors
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English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelors
Child Development Checkmark
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Checkmark
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology Checkmark
Dietetics Checkmark
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences Checkmark
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
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Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
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Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management Checkmark
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies Associate Bachelors
Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management Checkmark
Personal And Culinary Services Associate Bachelors
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Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Psychology Associate Bachelors
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
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Security And Protective Services Associate Bachelors
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Fire Science/firefighting Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Theology And Religious Vocations Associate Bachelors
Biblical Studies Checkmark
Religious/sacred Music Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
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Ceramic Arts And Ceramics Checkmark
Design And Visual Communications Checkmark
Dramatic/theater Arts Checkmark
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Keyboard Instruments Checkmark
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Music Theory And Composition Checkmark
Painting Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,879
Applied
447
Accepted
1,508
Enrolled
16%
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Female Admissions

1,823
Females Applied
247
Females Accepted
14%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

1,056
Males Applied
200
Males Accepted
19%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

0
Application Fee
3.69
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Interview
2 recommendations
Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended A minimum high school GPA of 3
Other requirements: Medical history, financial statement

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen December 31st Not reported
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported
Transfer December 31st Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score Accepted 25th PercentileInfo icon 75th PercentileInfo icon
SAT Critical Reading 600
SAT Math 580
ACT Composite 23 21 26

Tuition & Fees

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Fees

460
Full-time student fees
7,400
Room & board
3,700
Room only

Financial Aid

18,500
Avg. Financial Aid Package
18,500
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
14,346
Avg. Grant Aid
14,188
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
83%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

Student Body

1,508
Total undergrad students
1%
International Students
24%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 2.45%
Black or African American 0.66%
White or Caucasian 90.12%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.73%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.13%
Two or more races 2.12%
Other 2.12%

Gender

Male (44.89%)
Female (55.11%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Men-only housing
Women-only housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 90%

Student Activities

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Campus events:
Homecoming, Mud Fest and Spring Formal

Student Services

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Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Young Americans for Freedom, Chi Alpha, Baptist Student Union, Agriculture Club and FCA

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
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Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
Other Campus Security & Safety:
front gate closed 6 pm to 5 am, security checks cars for proper credentials for entry

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No Checkmark Checkmark
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Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Checkmark No
Football Checkmark No No
Golf No Checkmark No
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Softball Checkmark No No
Track And Field No Checkmark No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
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Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Checkmark No
Football Checkmark No No
Golf No Checkmark No
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Softball Checkmark No No
Track And Field No Checkmark No
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Faculty

143
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 91
Part-time - 52
Male - 79
Female - 64