College of the Ozarks Admission Requirements
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College of the Ozarks Admission Overview
College of the Ozarks admission requirements are very highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Missouri. Last year College of the Ozarks admitted 12% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.71 GPA (A-) and SAT 1050-1220 / ACT 20-25. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
College of the Ozarks requires the SAT or ACT.
College of the Ozarks Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very High
Admission difficulty for College of the Ozarks
Acceptance Rate
The College of the Ozarks acceptance rate is 12%. Last year, only 350 of 2,919 applicants were admitted. That is the lowest acceptance rate in Missouri and the 40th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into College of the Ozarks and can you get accepted?
College of the Ozarks is a very highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in four applicants. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.
College of the Ozarks typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.71. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. Of those admitted, 81% enrolled. That suggests College of the Ozarks is the top choice for most students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
College of the Ozarks GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.71Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.71
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at College of the Ozarks typically have around a 3.71 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Matching last year's 3.71 average does not by itself determine admission.
The school ranks #7 in Missouri for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
College of the Ozarks SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1050-1220Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
10%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 510
- Composite 1050
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 630
- Math 590
- Composite 1220
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at College of the Ozarks typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 1050–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. College of the Ozarks ranks #18 in the state of Missouri for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1050 to 1220
Matching last year's 1050–1220 range does not by itself determine admission.
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1140 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
College of the Ozarks ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
20-25Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
90%25th Percentile Scores
- English 19
- Math 18
- Composite 20
75th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 24
- Composite 25
Average ACT
Incoming testers at College of the Ozarks typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 20–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. College of the Ozarks places #16 among colleges in Missouri for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 25
Landing in last year's 20–25 band does not, on its own, decide admission.
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
61% of College of the Ozarks freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to College of the Ozarks and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to College of the Ozarks is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
College of the Ozarks is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 12% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.71 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178697.
GPA calculator: College of the Ozarks GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026