Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at University of the Ozarks, we project that on average students will pay $21,623, while the advertised price of attendance is $40,813. That’s a difference of $19,190.
| Year | Net in-state price at University of the Ozarks | In-state sticker price at University of the Ozarks |
|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $21,623 | $40,813 |
| 25-26 | $21,446 | $40,478 |
| 24-25 | $21,269 | $40,145 |
| 23-24 | $20,088 | $37,915 |
| 22-23 | $16,651 | $36,708 |
| 21-22 | $16,319 | $36,350 |
| 20-21 | $15,779 | $36,150 |
| 19-20 | $16,009 | $35,950 |
| 18-19 | $14,295 | $35,030 |
| 17-18 | $17,208 | $36,435 |
| 16-17 | $17,455 | $36,235 |
| 15-16 | $16,895 | $36,925 |
| 14-15 | $15,181 | $36,662 |
| 13-14 | $15,415 | $36,379 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At University of the Ozarks this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $24,581, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $15,663. That's a difference of $8,918.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at University of the Ozarks |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $15,785 |
| $30K-$48K | $15,663 |
| $48K-$75K | $20,765 |
| $75K-$110K | $20,056 |
| >$110K | $24,581 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At University of the Ozarks, over the last five years 49% 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 University of the Ozarks.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at University of the Ozarks | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 46% | 30% |
| Asian | 40% | 45% |
| Black | 43% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 28% |
| White | 44% | 49% |
| Multiple races | 40% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 49% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. University of the Ozarks has 799 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 56% of students are female.
And about 43% of students are white.