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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.

University Of The Ozarks Highlights

Where University Of The Ozarks 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 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor10620

Students

The student enrollment at University Of The Ozarks was 643 in 2007 (614 full-time equivalent).

About 43% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 57% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 16,110
Room$ 2,520
Board$ 2,975
Books and supplies$ 800
Other$ 3,671

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.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  26
Without tenure; working toward tenure  13
Without tenure; tenure not available  7

Housing and Meals

University Of The Ozarks provides on-campus housing for 488 of its 614 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

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

University Of The Ozarks Athletics

University Of The Ozarks is in the American Southwest Conference for major sports.

University Of The Ozarks Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men76%
Women70%
All72%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal430-570
Math460-590

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (36 awarded)

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (14 awarded)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

FINE ARTS (4 awarded)

  • Fine/Studio Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (19 awarded)

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

MATHEMATICS (4 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (7 awarded)

  • Mass Communication/Media Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (3 awarded)

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE (16 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (3 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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