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University of the Ozarks

Private nonprofit Clarksville, AR · Town · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
52%
Graduation Rate
$44,384
Earnings (10yr)
$17,360
Net Price
60%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

The University of the Ozarks has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1, ensuring personalized attention and support in the classroom. With an enrollment of just 767 students, this private nonprofit institution fosters a close-knit community that many find appealing.

Graduates from the University of the Ozarks earn a median salary of $44,384 ten years after completing their degree. While the graduation rate stands at 52%, the school serves a diverse student body, with 40% receiving Pell Grants. This financial assistance indicates a commitment to supporting students from lower-income backgrounds, though specific mobility data is not available.

The cost of attendance at the University of the Ozarks is $17,360, with median student debt at $20,875. Students who thrive here typically value a smaller campus environment and seek a strong connection with faculty. Top programs include Business & Marketing, Health Professions, and Psychology, attracting those interested in fields with solid job prospects.

Rankings

How University Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation52%Earnings 10yr$44KNet Price$17KRetention69%Median Debt$21KPell Grant Rate40%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$15K$0-30K$15K$30-48K$19K$48-75K$23K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%908.4%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1028.9%MOBILITY93.47%

Cost & Financial Aid

$25,950
In-State Tuition
$25,950
Out-of-State
$17,360
Avg Net Price
$20,875
Median Debt
40%
Pell Grant Rate
44%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$14,664
Family Income $0–$30K
$14,551
Family Income $30K–$48K
$19,291
Family Income $48K–$75K
$22,836
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$37,651
6 Years After Entry
$40,760
8 Years
$44,384
10 Years
0.47x
Debt-to-Earnings
51%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$37,651 6yr $40,760 8yr $44,384 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

93.47%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1028.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
908.4%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$72,600
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.38
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.05
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
10.0%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 60%
Retention Rate 69%
SAT Average 1105
ACT Midpoint 21
SAT Range 1020–1160
ACT Range 20–25
Full-Time Faculty 96%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,231
Diversity Index 0.71
First-Gen Students 35%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 29%
Health Professions 16%
Biology & Biomedical 13%
Psychology 10%
Education 9%
Humanities 5%
Communications 4%
Social Sciences 3%