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College of the Ozarks

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, United States

1512

Total Students

184

International Students

1906

Founded

📖 Introduction

College of the Ozarks is a fully accredited, Christian, liberal arts college located just outside Branson, Missouri. Founded in 1906 by Presbyterian minister Reverend James Forsythe as a high school called The School of the Ozarks, the institution became a junior college in 1956 before becoming a four-year bachelor’s program in 1965. It has been called College of the Ozarks since 1990. The institution provides the opportunity for full-time students to work at one of more than 100 campus jobs or industries to help pay for part of their tuition. The remaining portion of the students’ expenses is covered through scholarships provided by gifts and contributions from donors who believe in and support the programs and policies of the College. These student work programs and donor contributions allow C of O students to graduate debt-free.

College of the Ozarks is a fully accredited, Christian, liberal arts college located just outside Branson, Missouri. Founded in 1906 by Presbyterian minister Reverend James Forsythe as a high school called The School of the Ozarks, the institution became a junior college in 1956 before becoming a four-year bachelor’s program in 1965. It has been called College of the Ozarks since 1990. The institution provides the opportunity for full-time students to work at one of more than 100 campus jobs or industries to help pay for part of their tuition. The remaining portion of the students’ expenses is covered through scholarships provided by gifts and contributions from donors who believe in and support the programs and policies of the College. These student work programs and donor contributions allow C of O students to graduate debt-free.

🏫 About the University

In College of the Ozarks, students are taught to recognize and pursue key virtues in the Christian and western traditions by faculty and staff who understand and order their lives by a Christian worldview and join their students in the quest, which includes academic courses, Christian life on campus, the Work Education Program, travel opportunities, convocations, and special activities.

As a college, the institution succeed when its students succeed. To help their students achieve their goals and reach their fullest God- given potential, the College offers a variety of resources and support systems, such as:

  • Career services
  • Computer labs across campus
  • Counseling center
  • Disability support

 

Mission

The mission of College of the Ozarks is to provide the advantages of a Christian education for youth of both sexes, especially those found worthy, but who are without sufficient means to procure such training.

 

Vision and Pillars

The vision of College of the Ozarks is to develop citizens of Christlike character who are well-educated, hard-working, and patriotic.

To achieve this vision, the College has Academic, Vocational, Christian, Patriotic and Cultural pillars. Even as College of the Ozarks has evolved through secondary and junior college stages to the present four-year liberal arts institution, the fundamental pillars have remained the same.

📋 Programs

Bachelor's in History

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, United States

English

Next Start Date

Aug 2025

Duration

4 years

Yearly Tuition

Bachelor's in History

College of the Ozarks

Point Lookout, United States

English

Next Start Date

Aug 2025

Duration

4 years

Yearly Tuition

Deadline

Aug 2025

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How to Book

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Register when you arrive

It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.

📬 Admissions Process


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