Best Colleges 2020:

• No. 1 Most Innovative School in the Midwest
• No. 1 Best Value Regional College in the Midwest
• No. 3 Best Regional College in the Midwest
• No. 6 Best Undergraduate Teaching in the Midwest
• A+ School for B Students

• 2019, The Keeter Center in the Top 25 of Top Small Hotels in the U.S.
• 2019, The Keeter Center Traveler’s Choice Winner
• 2019, Awards of Excellence for College of the Ozarks, The Keeter Center, Mabee Lodge, Dobyns Dining Room, Nettie Marie’s College Creamery

• No. 270 among America’s Top Colleges, a ranking of 650 colleges and universities. The publication looks at alumni salaries, retention and graduation rates, debt load upon graduation, and signs of individual success including academic and career accolades.
• No. 1 in Least Student Debt for the America’s Best Value Colleges

• One of the 2019 Great Colleges to Work For
• Honor Roll — Hard Work U. was placed on the Honor Roll, a status given to the 10 institutions cited most often across all of the recognition categories —College of the Ozarks received recognition in the following categories— Professional/Career Development; Compensation and Benefits; Facilities, Workspace, and Security; Job Satisfaction; Supervisor/Department Chair Relationship; and Respect and Appreciation.

• No. 1 Best Bang for the Buck Midwest Colleges
• No. 3 Bachelor’s Colleges

• The Best 385 Colleges, 2020 Edition