College of the Ozarks Acceptance Rate
Point Lookout, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,495
- Admitted
- 371
- Yield
- 69%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, College of the Ozarks's acceptance rate has risen from 8.3% in 2014–15 to 14.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,407 to 2,495 (-27%) over that period.
Its 14.9% rate makes College of the Ozarks more selective than about 96% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 94%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (13.1% for women vs 17.2% for men, a 4.1-point gap). College of the Ozarks requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 69% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,407 | 283 | 8.3% | 256 |
| 2015–16 | 3,122 | 386 | 12.4% | 345 |
| 2016–17 | 2,862 | 407 | 14.2% | 387 |
| 2017–18 | 3,250 | 438 | 13.5% | 368 |
| 2018–19 | 2,874 | 331 | 11.5% | 314 |
| 2019–20 | 2,720 | 279 | 10.3% | 255 |
| 2020–21 | 2,437 | 348 | 14.3% | 304 |
| 2021–22 | 2,160 | 443 | 20.5% | 293 |
| 2022–23 | 2,239 | 473 | 21.1% | 358 |
| 2023–24 | 2,495 | 371 | 14.9% | 256 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,422 | 186 | 13.1% |
| Men | 1,073 | 185 | 17.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 545–660 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 518–645 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–25 | 91% |
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Frequently asked
What is College of the Ozarks's acceptance rate?
College of the Ozarks's acceptance rate is 14.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (371 admitted of 2,495 applicants).
Is College of the Ozarks test optional?
College of the Ozarks requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to College of the Ozarks?
College of the Ozarks received 2,495 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 371.
What SAT score do you need for College of the Ozarks?
Admitted students at College of the Ozarks typically scored 545–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 518–645 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is College of the Ozarks getting harder to get into?
College of the Ozarks has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 8.3% in 2014–15 to 14.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.cofo.edu/.