A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at College of the Ozarks are almost exclusively White with a small Hispanic population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 7% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
93%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 100% more female students than male students enrolled at College of the Ozarks with a gender ratio of 1% women to 0.28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, College of the Ozarks has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.28%
|
| Women |
0.56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4
|
| Women |
8
|
College of the Ozarks serves a low number of students outside of Missouri, with 56 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
56%
|
| Out of State |
43%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178697 IPEDS survey data for College of the Ozarks.
Last updated February 24, 2025