University of the Ozarks Acceptance Rate
Clarksville, Arkansas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,916
- Admitted
- 1,114
- Yield
- 16.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of the Ozarks's acceptance rate has fallen from 88.9% in 2014–15 to 58.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 668 to 1,916 (+187%) over that period.
Its 58.1% rate makes University of the Ozarks more selective than about 77% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 76%.
University of the Ozarks has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 16.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 668 | 594 | 88.9% | 171 |
| 2015–16 | 744 | 720 | 96.8% | 211 |
| 2016–17 | 895 | 777 | 86.8% | 189 |
| 2017–18 | 995 | 887 | 89.1% | 259 |
| 2018–19 | 1,808 | 946 | 52.3% | 273 |
| 2019–20 | 1,855 | 931 | 50.2% | 209 |
| 2020–21 | 1,712 | 957 | 55.9% | 195 |
| 2021–22 | 1,918 | 1,062 | 55.4% | 201 |
| 2022–23 | 2,157 | 1,296 | 60.1% | 229 |
| 2023–24 | 1,916 | 1,114 | 58.1% | 188 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,130 | 667 | 59% |
| Men | 782 | 446 | 57% |
| Unknown | 4 | 1 | 25% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–580 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 508–583 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 77% |
How University of the compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of the Ozarks's acceptance rate?
University of the Ozarks's acceptance rate is 58.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,114 admitted of 1,916 applicants).
Is University of the Ozarks test optional?
University of the Ozarks is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of the Ozarks?
University of the Ozarks received 1,916 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,114.
What SAT score do you need for University of the Ozarks?
Admitted students at University of the Ozarks typically scored 510–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 508–583 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of the Ozarks getting harder to get into?
University of the Ozarks has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 88.9% in 2014–15 to 58.1% 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: https://www.ozarks.edu/.