University of the Ozarks
Non-profit
Public
Regional
At University of the Ozarks, degree-seekers can pursue a bachelor's in one of 26 undergraduate majors. Bachelor's programs at this Arkansas college include environmental studies, pre-med, and physical education K-12 licensure. The school also offers minors in various liberal arts fields. All learners receive an iPad with Compass learning software installed. Online students also receive an iPad and can access asynchronous course content through Canvas. Learners can enhance their bachelor's program in many ways. For example, Ozarks boasts study abroad agreements with universities in Ireland, Japan, Argentina, and Spain. Additionally, as the university affiliates with the Presbyterian Church, it features many Christian student groups, including Faith Exploration, Interfaith Relationships, and Presbyterian Connection. Applicants must have a high school diploma and submit ACT or SAT scores. Prospective students can provide two recommendation letters or a writing sample in place of fulfilling the test score requirement. Scholarships award up to $18,500 per year. Students can also participate in an on-campus work-study program.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
78% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores:
Required
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation:
Not required or recommended
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Considered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Considered (not required)
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Implied no
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
28k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
97%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Programs
BA
MA
Doc
1
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
2
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
3
Architecture And Related Services
4
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
5
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
6
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
7
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
8
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
9
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
10
Education
11
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
12
Engineering
13
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
14
English Language And Literature/Letters
15
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
16
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
17
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
18
Health Professions And Related Programs
19
History
20
History
21
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
22
Legal Professions And Studies
23
Mathematics And Statistics
24
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
25
Natural Resources And Conservation
26
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
27
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
28
Philosophy And Religious Studies
29
Physical Sciences
30
Psychology
31
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
32
Security And Protective Services
33
Social Sciences
34
Visual And Performing Arts
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