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Interested in attending University of the Ozarks?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of the Ozarks, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

92
%
Acceptance rate
3.49
Average High School GPA
1053
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of the Ozarks?

92%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Univeristy of the The Ozarks accepted 92% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,438 people applied and 1,319 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
833 / 918 (91%)
Men
486 / 520 (93%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of the Ozarks:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

17%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at University of the Ozarks, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of the Ozarks by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Univeristy of the The Ozarks considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Important

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of the Ozarks?

3.49
Average High School GPA
1053
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended University of the Ozarks as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.49. 13% of freshmen who attended Univeristy of the The Ozarks were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 39% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
16%
3.75-3.99
24%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
13%
2.00-2.49
2%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

26%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

74%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
440
Math Mean
512
75th Percentile
570
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
Verbal Mean
541
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
910
Composite Mean
1053
75th Percentile
1180

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of the Ozarks. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 1
Application notification
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