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College of the Ozarks

College of the Ozarks
PO Box 17
Point Lookout, MO 65726


Fax number: (417) 335-2618
Website: https://www.cofo.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 222-0525 0525
800 222-0525 0525 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
Dates test scores should be received: February 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.7
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 58%
Average SAT I: 599 verbal, 561 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1080 - 1255
Average ACT: 23 English, 22 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 25
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 11%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 91%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,239
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 473
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 294
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 17
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 41%
Admission may be deferred: no

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