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College of the Ozarks

College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO 65726

Official telephone: (800) 222-0525
Website: https://www.cofo.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 222-0525
800 222-0525 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: December 31
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: December 31 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 important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence important
  • state residency important
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.75
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 1%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 56%
Average SAT I: 586 verbal, 545 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1040 - 1210
Average ACT: 22 English, 21 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 25
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 10%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 90%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,919
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 350
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 457
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 10
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 41%
Admission may be deferred: no

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