College of the Ozarks

Overview

Enrollment

1,487

College of the Ozarks overview
Location	Point Lookout, Missouri
Online	cofo.edu
School Type	Private 4 Year
Setting	Distant Town
Religious Affiliation	Presbyterian Church (USA)

College of the Ozarks overview
Size	Small
Status	Non-profit
On Campus Housing	Yes
Level of Study	Undergrad

Located in Point Lookout, Missouri, near Branson's entertainment district, College of the Ozarks is a private Christian liberal arts institution known for its distinctive work-education program where students work campus jobs instead of paying tuition. The 1,000-acre campus, established in 1906, features limestone buildings overlooking the Ozark Mountains and Lake Taneycomo. The college maintains selective admission standards and operates on a debt-free philosophy, prohibiting students from taking out loans to finance their education. Academic programs emphasize traditional liberal arts, business, education, and nursing, with all students required to participate in the work program regardless of financial need. Students must live on campus for all four years unless they reside locally with family, and the college emphasizes a conservative Christian worldview throughout its curriculum and campus life.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

College of the Ozarks is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated