Application Process & Requirements
ADMISSION CRITERIA:
The University of the Ozarks admission application is FREE and applicants are evaluated on an individual basis. We use a holistic approach, taking into account courses and grades, GPA, ACT/SAT test scores (if provided), volunteer efforts and service activities.
STANDARD ADMISSION
High School Transcript
ACT/SAT
TEST OPTIONAL ADMISSION
High School Transcript
If Under 2.80 GPA
• One Letter of Recommendation
• Resume or Student Profile
• Essay
• Interview with a Member of the Admission Committee
Scholarships
IMPORTANT DATES
FALL ENTRANCE
• Application Opens: July 1
• Deposits Begin: October 1
• FAFSA Opens: December 1
• Housing Application/Exemption Opens: January 1
• Priority Deadline for Housing: March 1
• Class Registration: Opens in April
SPRING ENTRANCE
• Application Opens: February 1
• FAFSA Opens: December 1 of previous year
• Deposits Begin: September 1
• Housing Application/Exemption Opens: September 1
• Class Registration: Opens in November
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Our History
Ozarks has been pushing boundaries and blazing new trails in higher education since 1834. We were the first University in Arkansas to admit women and to graduate African-Americans, and the first in the nation to create a program for students with learning disabilities. Today, we continue to break new ground, providing a customized curriculum to empower a generation of bold new thinkers with the skills to lead in an ever-changing world.
Athletics: NCAA Division III
Small School. Big Spirit.
Athletes make up 37 percent of our student body, so we definitely know a thing or two about game-day excitement. Whether they’re training for a soccer match or cheering from the bleachers, we have tons of opportunities to let their school spirit soar.
Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate Sports
• Baseball (M)
• Softball (W)
• Cross Country (M & W)
• Swimming & Diving (M & W)
• Tennis (M & W)
• Indoor Track (M & W)
• Outdoor Track (M & W)
• Basketball (M & W)
• Wrestling (M)
• Soccer (M & W)
• Clay Target Shooting (M & W)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Scholarships are based on three criteria: high school GPA, ACT/SAT score or test optional materials, and financial need for college. Students must be accepted and submit the FAFSA (fafsa. gov) to be considered for scholarships. FAFSA school code 001094
Federal PELL Grants and Work Study, Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, Frontier, Performing Arts and outside/private scholarships are accepted and stacked. For more information, visit pardot.ozarks.edu/scholarships.
LENS
HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS
MAJOR CHOICES
Art English History
Music Philosophy
Religion
Spanish Theatre
MINOR CHOICES
American Studies
Art
English History
Interfaith Studies
Music Philosophy
Religion
Spanish Theatre
99%
Percentage of students receiving financial aid 1.4M
SOCIAL SCIENCES & SOCIAL APPLICATIONS
MAJOR CHOICES
Accounting
Business Technology Education
Communication Studies
Elementary Education
Finance
Management
Marketing
Physical Education K-12 (Licensure)
Political Science
Sociology
MINOR CHOICES
Athletic Coaching
Communication Studies
Criminal Justice
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Media Production
Physical Education
Political Science
Secondary Education
Sociology
NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS
MAJOR CHOICES
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Health Science
Mathematics
Psychology
MINOR CHOICES
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Health Science
Information Science
Mathematics
Psychology
SECONDARY EDUCATION
LICENSURE
Art
Biology
English
History
Mathematics
Music
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Pre-Law
Pre-Med
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Facility & Academic: Highlights
At Ozarks, impressive growth and progress is happening every day. The Wilson Athletic Complex, which is home to new baseball, softball, and soccer facilities, will be completed in Fall 2024. Come Summer 2025, Ozarks will also be home to a brand new 250-bed residence hall.
Additionally, Ozarks is in the process of entering academic partnerships for programs in nursing and dental hygiene. For the creatives, we are also in the planning stages of implementing graphic design courses.
Local Eats
CHINA FUN
227 E. Market St. Clarksville | 479-754-7500
CROSSWOODS BAR & GRILL
2614 W. Main St. Clarksville | 479-754-0092
DADDY’S SMACKIN’ WINGS & THINGS
121 N. Fulton St. Clarksville | 479-647-3045
DELICIOSO’S CUPCAKERY -N- COFFEE SHOP
1001 W. Main St. Clarksville | 479-214-2537
DIAMOND DRIP COFFEE
206 W. Cherry St. Clarksville | 479-491-4930
DIAMOND DRIVE-IN
1206 W. Main St. Clarksville | 479-754-2160
EL MOLCAJETE
101 S. Rogers St. Clarksville | 479-754-2904
EL PARIAN
711 E. Main St. Clarksville | 479-705-0115
HAGARVILLE GROCERY & DELI
11925 Hwy. 123 Lamar | 479-885-6330
KASPER’S
501 N. Johnson St. Clarksville | 479-647-4332
KINOY II HIBACHI
1613 W. Main St. Clarksville | 479-647-0176
LA CHIQUITA
133 E. Taylor Rd. Clarksville | 479-705-7022
LA MICHOACANA
1104 S. Crawford St. Clarksville | 479-774-3508
OARK GENERAL STORE
1117 CR 5241 Oark | 479-292-3351
PRESTONROSE TOWNE BISTRO & THE MERCANTILE
107 W. Main St. Clarksville | 479-491-4991
SOUTH PARK RESTAURANT
1303 S. Rogers St. Clarksville | 479-754-8249
SWEET TREATS (OPEN M-F 11-2 | CASH ONLY ) #51 E. Main St. Lamar | 479-647-0133
THE FARMER’S TABLE (OPEN 7 AM-2 PM) 2604 W. Main St. Clarksville | 479-440-8089
WRECKED CANOE
1100 E. Main St. Clarksville | 479-754-0092
YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
1137 S. Rogers St. Clarksville | 479-647-3166
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UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS 415 North College Avenue Clarksville, Arkansas 72830 479.979.1227 @UOzarks ozarks.edu