College of the Ozarks

PO Box 17
Point Lookout, MO 65726
http://www.cofo.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1906
Religious AffiliationPresbyterian
Undergrad Students1,333
Endowment295,704,779
Application DeadlineAugust 20
Application FeeNone
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 20
Tuition280
Room/Board4,100
Services
Associated FirmsAmeriCorps FedEx Leggett E Platt Marriott Hotels Tyson's Walgreen Drug Wal-Mart
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsEdwards Mill, Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen, Gaetz Tractor Museum, Ralph Foster Museum, The Keeter Center
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsEdwards Mill, Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen, Gaetz Tractor Museum, Ralph Foster Museum, The Keeter Center
Periodical Subs453
# of Books120,109
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months77%
within one year83%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size1,000 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing84%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (54%), men's dorms (46%)
Popular Events Springfest, Mudfest, Honor America, Fall Convocation, Spring Forum, Homecoming, Lip Sync, Sing and Share.
Nearest AirportSpringfield (55), Springfield (55)
Nearest TrainKansas City (225)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations46
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Outlook (weekly)
Honor SocietiesDelta Tau Alpha; Kappa Delta Pi; Phi Alpha Theta; Psi Chi; Sigma Tau Delta;
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Union, Catholic Christian Newman Association, Chi Alpha, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Mission Prayer, Mu Kappa
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) International Student Organization, International Relations Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) A. C. M. Computer Science, Act I, Agriculture Club, Biology Club, Business Undergraduate Society, Chapel Choir, Chorale, Bell Choir, Jazz and Wind Ensembles, Musical and Operas, College Republicans, and College Democrats, Criminal Justice Society, Dietetics, Drama Productions, Flying Falcons, Graphic Arts Club, Horticulture Club, Hotel and Restaurant Society, Habitat for Humanity, International Club, Mass Communications Club, Math-Physics Club, Music Educators National Conference, Natural Science Committee, Physical Education Majors and Minors Club, Psychology Club, Rotoract, ROTC, Student Alumni Association, Students In Free Enterprise, Student Missouri State Teachers Association, Student Senate, Volunteer Fire Department, Wilderness Activities Club;