Founded in 1906, the College of the Ozarks is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Point Lookout (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Missouri. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, College of the Ozarks is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. College of the Ozarks offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 119-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. College of the Ozarks also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
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Address | 100 Opportunity Avenue Point Lookout 65726-0017 Missouri United States |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of College of the Ozarks is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify College of the Ozarks's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of College of the Ozarks categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at College of the Ozarks.
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17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) | Not reported |
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17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) | Not reported |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
This institution acceptance rate range is 20-29% making it a very selective higher education institution.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.
This institution is a private higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.
This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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College of the Ozarks's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 92,892 physical volumes, 3,183 physical media and 48 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 21 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. College of the Ozarks's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, the College of Ozarks provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,443 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.
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This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.Yes
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College of the Ozarks is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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