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Ozarka College, or OC, was originally established as the Ozarka Vocational-Technical School in 1975. In 1991, it was renamed Ozarka Technical College, and in 1999, it finally became the Ozarka College. The main campus is in Melbourne, Arkansas, and the college also operates satellite campuses in Ash Flat, and Mountain View, Arkansas.
Ozarka College awards the Associate of Arts in General Education, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees. A number of technical certificates and other certificate programs are also available. In addition, students can opt for the adult education, continuing education, and workforce training programs.
There are several on-campus student clubs and organizations in Ozarka College. Among them are the American Association for Medical Transcription, Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurses Association, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Council, Student Nurses Association, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Drama Club, and Skills USA.
The main campus of Ozarka College is in Melbourne, AR (a quiet rural area). The school is a public school. Ozarka College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to office and administration.
Ozarka College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,209 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Ozarka College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Ozarka College provides life-changing experiences through education."
More complete details are provided below.
Ozarka College
218 College Dr
Melbourne, AR 72556-0010
General Phone: (870) 368-7371
http://www.ozarka.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 50 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 46 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Office and Administration | 29 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | teacher ed |
| Business and Management | 12 | accounting technology, business and related services, CIO training |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | child development |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 6 | culinary arts services, chef training |
| Mechanics and Repair | 5 | automobile mechanics |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical records tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | health service and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Ozarka College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 101 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 42 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 33 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Ozarka College had a total enrollment of 1,209 students (870 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Melbourne, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,375 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Ozarka College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2087000)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $47,239 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $47,239 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $40,653 | 17 | $38,394 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $40,653 | 17 | $38,394 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ozarka College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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