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Ozark Christian College, Missouri

Overview of Ozark Christian College

Ozark Christian College is in a small city, in Joplin, Missouri. 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.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at Ozark Christian College include religion and philosophy.

Ozark Christian College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. Ozark Christian College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Student Body

The school, in 2005, had 839 students (773 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Ozark Christian College are minorities.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Ozark Christian College

Ozark Christian College
1111 N Main St
Joplin, MO 64801
General Phone: (417) 624-2518
Admissions Phone: (417) 624-2518
Financial Aid Phone: (417) 624-2518
http://www.occ.edu

Ozark Christian College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Ozark Christian College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy157bible studies, theology, religious music, religious education, missionary studies
Therapy And Counseling0counseling psychology

Number of programs and degrees for Ozark Christian College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1126
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years223
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years141
Associate's degree91

Student Body

In 2005, Ozark Christian College had a total enrollment of 839 students (773 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
Black1%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races93%
(Foreign Students)2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Missouri31%
Oklahoma15%
Kansas8%
Illinois7%
Indiana5%
Arkansas4%
Iowa4%
Colorado3%
Nebraska3%
Texas2%
California2%
New York2%
New Mexico1%
Ohio1%
Oregon1%
Foreign countries1%
Montana1%
Wisconsin1%

Ozark Christian College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time66 %
Part-Time67 %

Ozark Christian College Room and Board (2005)

Ozark Christian College offers campus housing for 600 of its 773 (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.

Ozark Christian College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 7,538
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,538
Room and board$ 4,050
Room charge$ 2,060
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,990
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 2,949

Financial Aid:
Ozark Christian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2202700)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (417) 624-2518

Ozark Christian College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year29$40,6794$33,263
All faculty totalacademic year29$40,6794$33,263

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Ozark Christian College Degree Programs (2005)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology

Ozark Christian College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ozark Christian College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Ozark Christian College Minority % of student body
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Ozark Christian College % of students from other states
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Ozark Christian College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Ozark Christian College Male % of student body
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Ozark Christian College % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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 campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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