University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, Arkansas. 767 undergraduates. Admits 60% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($15,000) equals 34% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($44,113).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 69% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $40,101 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $44,113 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,000 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
19 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 20 | $32,850 | — | — |
| Public Health | 26 | $25,096 | — | $22,250 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 9 | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 8 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 9 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 5 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 8 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 20 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 3 | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 5 | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 3 | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 51 | — | — | $24,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 6 | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 1 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does University of the Ozarks cost per year?
- The average net price at University of the Ozarks, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $17,192 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do University of the Ozarks graduates earn?
- Former University of the Ozarks students earn a median of $44,113 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at University of the Ozarks?
- 48% of University of the Ozarks students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do University of the Ozarks graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from University of the Ozarks is $15,000. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
