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.
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 attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
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.
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
Admissions Phone: (417) 624-2518
Financial Aid Phone: (417) 624-2518
http://www.occ.edu
Ozark Christian College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 157 | bible studies, theology, religious music, religious education, missionary studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | counseling psychology |
Number of programs and degrees for Ozark Christian College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 112 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 22 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 1 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 93% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 31% |
| Oklahoma | 15% |
| Kansas | 8% |
| Illinois | 7% |
| Indiana | 5% |
| Arkansas | 4% |
| Iowa | 4% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Nebraska | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (417) 624-2518
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 29 | $40,679 | 4 | $33,263 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $40,679 | 4 | $33,263 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
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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