Ozark Christian College

Ozark Christian College

Joplin, MO, USA

Ozark Christian College is a private, 4-year institution established in Joplin, Missouri. Ozark has held fast to one mission: training men and women for Christian service. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Ozark’s outstanding biblical training, Christian community, and global service opportunities equip students for all kinds of ministry: missions, music, youth and children’s ministry, preaching, pastoral counseling, organizational leadership, and an entire bachelor’s degree online. Outside the classroom, Ozark’s 15,000 alumni serve in all 50 states and in over 100 countries around the world. OCC is a member of the National Christian College Association of Athletics and has received many honors, including five national championships.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
98%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 5

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
33%
Out-Of-State Students
65%
85%
Submitting ACT
19%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1096
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
559
Total Number of Undergrads
559
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

0
100
22%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$15,138
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$14,680
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$14,680
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$6,458
Books and Supplies
$800

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
41%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,286
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,109
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,763

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
97%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,094
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,738
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
55%
45%
Student Organizations
3
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Ambassadors
Varsity Athletics Association
NCCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$33,900

What Students Are Saying

occ looks like a fantastic place to continue a person's studies. the spiritual side of things is also great, with chapel etc. the staff, students, and professors are all very kind and friendly.
Maranda from Springfield, MO
This college is a great college for students who like small campuses, tight community, and love God. The professors here are phenonemal and the student body is very friendly in nature. One of the best parts is the Ultimate Frisbee we play as a group of people every Wednesday and Sunday night.
Caleb from Overland Park, KS
Ozark Christian College is a place of thriving community. The professors and student leaders cultivate and environment of wisdom and missional thinking. the growth and structure to be gained from this extraordinary place is immeasurable.
Taylor from Joplin, MO
Ozark Christian College is a wonderful place, full of opportunity. The professors care deeply about the students and the student body is a tight community. Ozark offers an incredible education for future world changers.
Meegan from Wylie, TX