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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.
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Campus Location415 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 HighlightsWhere 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)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 106 | 20 |
StudentsThe 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| Item | Cost |
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| 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.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 26 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 13 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 7 |
Housing and MealsUniversity 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 AthleticsUniversity Of The Ozarks is in the American Southwest Conference for major sports.
University Of The Ozarks Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 76% | | Women | 70% | | All | 72% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 430-570 | | Math | 460-590 |
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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) LIBERAL ARTS (19 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Political Science and Government
MATHEMATICS (4 awarded) 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)
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