by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at College of the Ozarks, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at College of the Ozarks came in at $22,320 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees came to $520; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,800 |
| Fees | $520 |
| Total | $22,320 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will College of the Ozarks charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how College of the Ozarks prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, College of the Ozarks is fairly typical on price.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the College of the Ozarks Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at College of the Ozarks has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $19,500 |
| Two Years Ago | $19,800 |
| One Year Ago | $20,800 |
| Most Recent Year | $21,800 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Hard Work U has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, tuition moved up 4.8%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $23,393 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.81%, so a year from now students could pay around $23,169.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $23,169 |
| In 2 Years | $24,050 |
| In 3 Years | $24,965 |
| In 4 Years | $25,915 |
| In 5 Years | $26,901 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $98,099.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at College of the Ozarks, visit the College of the Ozarks Financial Aid page.
