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Ozark Christian College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 585
Religious affiliation Churches of Christ
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 66%

Located in Joplin, Missouri, Ozark Christian College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Ozark Christian College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Ozark Christian College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Ozark Christian College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Ozark Christian College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,260

Cost of attendance at Ozark Christian College in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,260

Cost of attendance at Ozark Christian College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Ozark Christian College received on average $6,466 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,466
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 44 37% $4,573 $201,195
Other Federal Grant 83 69% $3,045 $252,745
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 119 99% $4,396 $523,160
Total Grant & Scholarships 120 100% $6,466 $775,905

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ozark Christian College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ozark Christian College students is 66.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 74.6%.

66.2%

  • African American 50.0% 2 students
  • white 67.2% 78 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 6 students

Athletic Associations

  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Ozark Christian College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Ozark Christian College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training

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