University of the Ozarks Acceptance Rate (60%) & SAT/ACT

Q: What is the acceptance rate at the University of the Ozarks?

University of the Ozarks' acceptance rate was 60% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,327 of 2,230 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 60% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 530–590 reading and writing, 490–570 math

ACT, middle 50%: 20–25 composite

Average net price: $16,651 a year (2022–23)

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University of the Ozarks GPA requirements

University 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 University of the Ozarks hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of the Ozarks acceptance rate

University of the Ozarks admitted 1,327 of 2,230 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 60%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of the Ozarks is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Clarksville, Arkansas, with 778 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University 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	530	550	590
SAT Math	490	510	570
ACT Composite	20	22	25
ACT English	19	21	24
ACT Math	18	21	23

26% submitted SAT scores and 74% submitted ACT scores, as University of the Ozarks reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1105 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University 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
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	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
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	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

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of the Ozarks's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University 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 $16,651 a year at University 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

Can I get into the University of the Ozarks with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of the Ozarks admitted 60% 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 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What is the acceptance rate at the University of the Ozarks?

University of the Ozarks' acceptance rate was 60% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,327 of 2,230 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is it easy to get into the University of the Ozarks?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. University of the Ozarks admitted 60% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of the Ozarks?

Check University of the Ozarks' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of the Ozarks was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 26% sent SAT scores and 74% sent ACT scores.

What GPA does the University of the Ozarks look for?

University 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. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How much does GPA matter at the University of the Ozarks?

A lot: University of the Ozarks requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What are the University of the Ozarks' SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of University of the Ozarks' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–590 in reading and writing and 490–570 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.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of the Ozarks?

Yes. University of the Ozarks awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does it matter at the University of the Ozarks if a parent went there?

No. University of the Ozarks doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at the University of the Ozarks?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,651 a year at University 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.

Before you apply, check the University of the Ozarks' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: University 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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