Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
415 N College Ave, Clarksville, AR 72830
Tel:
(479)979-1000
Private not-for-profit | 568 students
University of the Ozarks is a private, liberal arts based university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Ourpicturesque 30-acre campus is located in Clarksville, Ark., about 100 miles west of Little Rock and 60 miles east of FortSmith.
School Overview: | University of the Ozarks | |
| County | Johnson County, AR | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 53 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 568 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 551 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 17 students | 137 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 4% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 3% |
| % Black | 3% | 6% |
| % White | 90% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $23,250 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $23,250 | $24,744 |
| Tuition | $16730 | |
| Percent Admitted | 91% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 458-573 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 475-553 | 460-573 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 20-26 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 18-25 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 20-25 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- With our roots dating back to 1834, University of the Ozarks is the oldest institution of highereducation in the Arkansas/Oklahoma territory. We were the first co-educational school west of the Mississippi River, thefirst college in Arkansas to graduate a woman (1872), the first historically white college to admit an African-American(1957) and the first institution of higher education to provide support to students with learning disabilities (the JonesLearning Center).
- At Ozarks, you will have access to facilities including well-equipped science labs and art studios,state-of-the-art "smart" classrooms, a well-stocked library and two theaters for student productions. We combine a heritageof excellence with an exceptional standard of academic achievement to produce the finest education possible.
- The campus has a long history at its current location, dating back to 1891. In the years since thefirst cornerstone was laid on the site, the campus has undergone continued growth and improvement. There are now more than 20buildings on campus, with the ten major buildings arranged around a central mall which features a picturesque fountain. Thelarge trees and the classically styled buildings combine to give the campus a distinctive look you'll long remember!
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