University of the Ozarks Admission
Acceptance Rate
59.51%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.67%
Freshmen Enrollment
208
SAT Scores
1,060
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,230 students have applied and 1,327 students have allowed to admit to University of the Ozarks (Acceptance rate: 59.51%). Ozarks's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.67 % where 208 students have finally enrolled out of 1,327 admitted students.
Ozarks acceptance rate is higher (easier 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 average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 68.47%).
Ozarks enrollment rate (yield) 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 46.82%).
How to Apply to University of the Ozarks
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Ozarks. Ozarks offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://ozarks.edu/admissions-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://ozarks.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply |
| Financial Aid | https://ozarks.edu/admissions-aid/costs-and-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://ozarks.edu/admissions-aid/costs-and-aid/costs-of-attendance/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://ozarks.edu/admissions-aid/veteran-benefits/ |
| Disability Service | https://ozarks.edu/academics/student-success-center/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Ozarks and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of the Ozarks is 1,060 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of the Ozarks is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,003). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Ozarks | 1,060 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,003 | 19 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas | 1,093 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of the Ozarks, 25 students submitted SAT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,060 and it is around 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 | 550 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 510 | 570 |
| Total | 1,020 | 1,060 | 1,160 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of the Ozarks, 72 students submitted ACT scores (74% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 19 | 21 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 21 | 23 |
Ozarks 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.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |