University of the Ozarks
Ozarks
Clarksville, Arkansas 72830
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
University of the Ozarks is a private institution in Clarksville with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1088, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 753 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,384 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,630.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History University of the Ozarks traces its roots back to 1834, making it the oldest university in Arkansas and one of the oldest institutions of higher education west of the Mississippi River.
- •It was founded by Cumberland Presbyterians in 1834 as Cane Hill School in Cane Hill, Arkansas in Washington County, later becoming Cane Hill College.
- •Its successor, Arkansas Cumberland College, opened in Clarksville in September 1891.
- •The name was changed to College of the Ozarks in 1920.
- •The university alma mater was written in 1928 by Rev.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1088
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
57.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$11,000
Programs (28)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AR state average