School Overview
Ozarks Christian College was established in 1942 with a commitment to “train men and women for Christian service.” Ozarks offers Bible teaching combined with associate and bachelor’s degree level occupational training.
The student-to-faculty ratio for Ozarks Chrisitan College is 16 to 1. Approximately 630 students were enrolled during the 2016-2017 school year, with approximately 83% of them taking at least one online course.
The Ozark campus is made up of 16 buildings – including dorms, a cafeteria, a multi-purpose building, Macabee student center, chapel, missions building, an administration building (Casteel), and the Seth Wilson Library.
Ozark Christian College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (417) 626-1236 |
| Website: | www.occ.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | occ.edu/apply |
| Address: | 1111 N Main St, Joplin, MO 64801 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 675 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 45% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 489 (72% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $13,220 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $13,220 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,768 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Ozark Christian College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Ozark Christian College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 3 | 4 | |||
| Grand total | 3 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Ozark Christian College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $13,220 |
| Out-of-state | $13,220 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 132 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 132 | 99% | $6,768 |
| Student loan aid | 79 | 59% | $5,195 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 548 | 90% | $6,669 |
| Federal student loans | 313 | 51% | $5,808 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Ozark Christian College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Ozark Christian College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 485 | 214 | 271 | Percent admitted | 100% | 65% | 69% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 38% | 39% | 37% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Ozark Christian College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 675 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 675 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Ozark Christian College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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