2022 Acceptance Rate

A total of 1,918 students have applied and 1,055 students have allowed to admit to University of the Ozarks (Acceptance rate: 55.01%). The yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.96 % where 200 students have finally enrolled out of 1,055 admitted students.
The acceptance rate of the school is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and Central Baptist College, its acceptance rate is slightly lower than average (relatively difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 64.67%).
The yield of the school is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 36.67%).
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). (Last update: June 2022)

How to Apply to University of the Ozarks

Admissionhttps://ozarks.edu/admissions-aid
Online Applicationhttps://ozarks.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply
Financial Aidhttps://ozarks.edu/admissions-aid/costs-and-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://admissions.ozarks.edu/secure/calc/default.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://ozarks.edu/academics/student-success-center/

Admission Statistics Charts

2022 Test Scores Comparison

For the academic year 2020-2021, the average SAT score is 1,040 and the average ACT score is 21 over scores submitted by enrolled first-time students. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of the Ozarks is average than the schools (average score is 988). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT/ACT Scores Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
University of the Ozarks1,04021
Similarly Colleges in Rankings96920
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas1,09370

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At University of the Ozarks, 23 students submitted SAT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,040 and it is average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490550
Mathematics460580
Total9501,130
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). (Last update: June 2022)
At University of the Ozarks, 114 students submitted ACT scores (78% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile75th percentile
Composite1823
English1723
Mathematics1723

Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of the Ozarks. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record and 1 items are recommended to submit - Completion of college-preparatory program and .
Admission Requirements for Applying to University of the Ozarks
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankNeither required nor recommended
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRecommended
RecommendationsConsidered but not required
Formal demonstration of competenciesNeither required nor recommended
Admission test scoresConsidered but not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Considered but not required
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)Neither required nor recommended