- Acceptance rate: 12% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–630 reading and writing, 510–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–25 composite
- Average net price: $12,279 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what College of the Ozarks reported: an acceptance rate of 12% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–25.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. College of the Ozarks reviews each application.
College of the Ozarks GPA requirements
College of the Ozarks requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and College of the Ozarks hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
College of the Ozarks acceptance rate
College of the Ozarks admitted 350 of 2,919 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 12%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
College of the Ozarks is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Point Lookout, Missouri, with 1,454 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered College of the Ozarks in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 570 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 530 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 21 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1118 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What College of the Ozarks looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
College of the Ozarks awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,279 a year at College of the Ozarks in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for the College of the Ozarks?
GPA alone can't tell you here. College of the Ozarks admitted 12% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into the College of the Ozarks?
A lot: College of the Ozarks requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and test scores. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider essay or personal statement, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is the College of the Ozarks test optional?
Check College of the Ozarks' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. College of the Ozarks required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 10% sent SAT scores and 90% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do the College of the Ozarks students have?
The middle 50% of College of the Ozarks' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–630 in reading and writing and 510–590 in math; ACT composite 20–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into the College of the Ozarks?
College of the Ozarks requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How hard is it to get into the College of the Ozarks?
Highly selective: fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in. College of the Ozarks admitted 12% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the College of the Ozarks' acceptance rate?
College of the Ozarks' acceptance rate was 12% for fall 2024: it admitted 350 of 2,919 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does the College of the Ozarks give credit for AP exams?
Yes. College of the Ozarks awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at the College of the Ozarks after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,279 a year at College of the Ozarks in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at the College of the Ozarks if a parent went there?
No. College of the Ozarks doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the College of the Ozarks' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: College of the OzarksU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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