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University Of The Ozarks

University of the Ozarks was founded by the Cumberland Presbyterians as Cane Hill School in 1834. The school was renamed as University of the Ozarks on achieving university status in 1987. The campus covers an area of 30 acres and is located in Clarksville, Arkansas. University of the Ozarks, also known as U of O, its recent enrollments have been over 600 students. U of O offers minors in a number of subjects such as art, chemistry, history, strategic communication, mathematics and environmental studies. Besides, U of O also offers pre-professional programs such as pre-pharmacy, pre-engineering, pre-medical sciences and pre-veterinary science.

The students in the university are actively involved in various clubs and organizations such as Student Publications and Broadcasting, Political Organizations, Student Government Organizations, Religious and Service Organizations, and Theatrical and Musical groups.

Campus Location

415 N College Ave
Clarksville, AR 72830
USA
Main Tel: (479) 979-1000
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in mathematics, business and management, science, and fine arts.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor9821

Students

Student enrollment was 643 in 2007-2008 (620 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 17,350
Room$ 2,625
Board$ 3,100
Books and supplies$ 800
Other$ 2,795

Financial Aid: University Of The Ozarks participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

University Of The Ozarks provides on-campus housing for 493 of its 620 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the American Southwest Conference for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men60%
Women68%
All65%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal440-595
Math460-585

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (33 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Environmental Studies

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (1 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (9 awarded)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

FINE ARTS (7 awarded)

  • Fine/Studio Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (23 awarded)

  • Economics
  • English Language and Literature
  • General Studies
  • Political Science and Government
  • Sociology

MATHEMATICS (5 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (4 awarded)

  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies

MUSIC (1 awarded)

  • Music

SCIENCE (10 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (4 awarded)

  • Psychology

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at University Of The Ozarks with government-defined occupation categories.)

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