Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at College of the Ozarks, we project that on average students will pay $13,345, while the advertised price of attendance is $35,063. That’s a difference of $21,718.
| Year | Net in-state price at College of the Ozarks | In-state sticker price at College of the Ozarks |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $13,345 | $35,063 |
| 24-25 | $13,090 | $34,392 |
| 23-24 | $12,839 | $33,734 |
| 22-23 | $12,279 | $32,262 |
| 21-22 | $12,611 | $31,456 |
| 20-21 | $12,611 | $31,420 |
| 19-20 | $7,505 | $30,764 |
| 18-19 | $11,316 | $30,220 |
| 17-18 | $13,077 | $29,539 |
| 16-17 | $13,498 | $28,992 |
| 15-16 | $13,308 | $28,476 |
| 14-15 | $13,567 | $27,976 |
| 13-14 | $14,152 | $27,276 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At College of the Ozarks this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $12,386, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $6,753. That's a difference of $5,633.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at College of the Ozarks |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $6,753 |
| $30K-$48K | $7,215 |
| $48K-$75K | $7,907 |
| $75K-$110K | $11,165 |
| >$110K | $12,386 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At College of the Ozarks, over the last five years 64% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at College of the Ozarks.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at College of the Ozarks | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 55% | 31% |
| Asian | 78% | 45% |
| Black | 47% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 67% | 28% |
| White | 63% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 69% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 67% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. College of the Ozarks has 1,675 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 58% of students are female.
And about 86% of students are white.