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College of the Ozarks SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1050-1220. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 20-25. College of the Ozarks admitted 12% of applicants and required SAT or ACT scores.

SAT middle 50%
1050-1220
ACT middle 50%
20-25
Acceptance rate
12%
Test policy, fall 2024
Required
Undergraduates
1,444

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for College of the Ozarks?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1220 or higher to sit in the top quarter of College of the Ozarks's SAT submitters; 1050 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 30% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at College of the Ozarks?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

College of the Ozarks SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing540570630
SAT Math510530590
SAT total (estimated)105011001220
ACT composite202225

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 630 in Reading and Writing but 590 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1118.

Testing policy

Does College of the Ozarks require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Required

College of the Ozarks told the U.S. Department of Education that it required SAT or ACT scores for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on College of the Ozarks's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at College of the Ozarks

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$22,320
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$6,100
First-year retention rate
90%
Graduation rate within 6 years
64%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$41,592

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FAQ

College of the Ozarks admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into College of the Ozarks?

College of the Ozarks does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1050 and 1220 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1220 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1050 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for College of the Ozarks?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 20 to 25, with a median of 22. Scoring 25 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does College of the Ozarks require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, College of the Ozarks reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it required SAT or ACT scores. Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on College of the Ozarks's admissions website before you apply.

What is College of the Ozarks's acceptance rate?

College of the Ozarks admitted 12% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].