How much has C of the Ozarks's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 23.68% from 2012 ($27,276), where C of the Ozarks's current cost is $33,734. In 2024, the COA is increased by 4.56% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $18,330 (2012) to $21,290 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 18.94% over the past 10 years.
C of the Ozarks's tuition increase rate is higher than the Missouri's average increase rate of 17.54%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for College of the Ozarks over the past 12 years. The COA has increased 23.68% for that period where the last year costs were $33,734. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 18.94% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $21,290. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at College of the Ozarks over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
2012-13$18,330-
2013-14$18,330 0.00%
2014-15$18,530 1.09%
2015-16$18,730 1.08%
2016-17$18,930 1.07%
2017-18$19,130 1.06%
2018-19$19,360 1.20%
2019-20$19,660 1.55%
2020-21$19,960 1.53%
2021-22$19,960 0.00%
2022-23$20,290 1.65%
2023-24$21,290 4.93%
College of the Ozarks Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,100, and it has increased 37.50% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$800-
2013-14$800 0.00%
2014-15$1,000 25.00%
2015-16$1,000 0.00%
2016-17$1,000 0.00%
2017-18$1,000 0.00%
2018-19$1,100 10.00%
2019-20$1,100 0.00%
2020-21$1,100 0.00%
2021-22$1,100 0.00%
2022-23$1,100 0.00%
2023-24$1,100 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 29.73% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 11.35% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at College of the Ozarks.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$8,146$9,308-
2013-14$8,146$9,308 0.00%
2014-15$8,446$9,608 3.68%
2015-16$8,746$9,908 3.55%
2016-17$9,062$10,232 3.61%
2017-18$9,409$10,604 3.83%
2018-19$9,760$10,976 3.73%
2019-20$10,004$11,244 2.50%
2020-21$10,360$11,628 3.56%
2021-22$10,396$11,680 0.35%
2022-23$10,872$12,244 4.58%
2023-24$11,344$12,808 4.34%
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