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Ozark Christian College, OCC, is a private college in Joplin, Missouri that was established by Seth Wilson in 1942. Initially located in Bentonville, Arkansas, OCC moved to the Joplin campus in October of 1944. The campus is comprised of more than 15 buildings, and is spread across 95 acres.
Ozark Christian College offers 6 bachelor degrees, 5 advanced associate degrees, 3 associate degrees, and 2 certificates. It also offers a TESOL—Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certification program.
The sports teams of Ozark Christian College, which are nicknamed the Ambassadors, participate in men's baseball, basketball, soccer, and women's basketball, soccer, and volleyball.
Ozark Christian College is in a small city, in Joplin, MO. The school has a Christian Churches and Churches of Christ religious affiliation. Ozark Christian College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at Ozark Christian College include religion and philosophy.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Ozark Christian College, in 2007-2008, had 669 students (583 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Ozark Christian College
1111 N Main St
Joplin, MO 64801
General Phone: (417) 624-2518
http://www.occ.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 176 | bible studies, theology, religious music, religious education, missionary studies |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | ESL instruction |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | linguistics of sign language |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | counseling psychology |
Number of programs and degrees for Ozark Christian College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 123 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 36 | 4 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 12 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Ozark Christian College had a total enrollment of 669 students (583 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
Ozark Christian College offers campus housing for 600 of its 583 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Joplin, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,698 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,698 |
| Room and board | $ 4,170 |
| Room charge | $ 2,120 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,076 |
Financial Aid:
Ozark Christian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2202700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 25 | $46,620 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $46,620 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
LIBERAL ARTS
Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ozark Christian College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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