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ACCEPTANCE RATE

10.26%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$16,987

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Parks and Recreation Management Degree

The parks and recreation management program at College of the Ozarks prepares students for careers with municipal parks and recreation departments, private resorts, federal land-management agencies, correctional institutes, nonprofit organizations, and more. The program focuses on developing and managing park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Program courses include: supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, public relations, and basic business and marketing principles. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer parks and recreation management degrees.

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College of the Ozarks

1111 N Main St, Joplin, MO

College of the Ozarks, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Point Lookout, MO, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at College of the Ozarks.

Students can select from several areas of study, including:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Education
  • Security And Protective Services

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1650 - 1760 on the SAT, or 21 - 24 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 9% of students who applied being admitted. More information on admissions can be found at cofo.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $20,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $3,000 annually. College of the Ozarks may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The College of the Ozarks Bobcats participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Available sports offered:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division II)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division II)
  • Volleyball (NAIA Division II)

Students who would like to see more about College of the Ozarks may check out their website at http://www.cofo.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Parks and Recreation Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of the Ozarks offers a bachelor's degree program in parks and recreation management.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female0

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates College of the Ozarks accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, College of the Ozarks may provide services to students like those listed below:

  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

College of the Ozarks is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (369)
  • Basketball (369)
  • Golf
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball