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College of the Ozarks Men's Basketball

Welcome to the College of the Ozarks men's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NAIA in the Sooner Athletic Conference from Point Lookout, Missouri. Led by head coach Steve Shepherd, College of the Ozarks pairs a 12% acceptance rate with a 64% graduation rate and a $11,637 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
15
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Sooner Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,609
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
12%
State
Missouri
City
Point Lookout
Address
100 Opportunity Avenue
Staff
Steve Shepherd
Athletic Director and Men's Basketball Head Coach
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Steve Shepherd Heath Carmichael
Athletic Director and Men's Basketball Head Coach Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 86% of NAIA men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
90%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
64%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$36,507
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$41,592
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 78% of NAIA men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$21,800
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$21,800
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$11,637
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 53% of NAIA men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$288,830
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$113,486
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