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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. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2007, Ozarka College had 1,209 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
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] |
|---|---|---|
| Office And Administration | 94 | office data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 45 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 43 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Medical Administration | 14 | medical records tech |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | child development |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | middle school teaching |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 4 | culinary arts services, chef training |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | information science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | physical therapist assistant |
| Business And Management | 0 | accounting technology, CIO training, management information systems, business and related services |
| Transportation | 0 | truck and bus driver |
Number of programs and degrees for Ozarka College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 92 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 88 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 3 |
In 2007, Ozarka College had a total enrollment of 1,209 students (879 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $45,505 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $45,505 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $41,338 | 19 | $37,531 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $41,338 | 19 | $37,531 |
*: 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
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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