Ozark Christian College

Reasons to Choose Ozark Christian College

• Connections: The whole goal of the Ministry Center is to connect students with places to serve. Whether students wish to serve in the community, nationally, or globally the staff helps them through the job hunting and hiring process to find the best opportunities.
• Dual Degrees: While studying at Ozark, students can opt-in to the dual degree program which allows them to earn bachelor’s degrees from Ozark and Missouri Southern simultaneously.
• Press On: A unique feature of Ozark is the Press On program designed specifically for adults returning to college to pursue their degrees online.

Ozark Christian College began serving students in 1942 with only 16 attendees. Located in Joplin, Missouri and close to Kansas City, the school has now graduated 15,000 students.

The goal of Ozark is to train men and women for Christian service, making Ozark a perfect fit for those seeking to enter the ministry. Over 90% of the graduates are serving in vocational or volunteer mission work of some type. The school requires over 50 hours of Bible classes, and sets its students up for success in the ministry and mission field.

Ozark is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission of Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Students can choose from 17 bachelor’s degree programs and 3 associate’s degree programs, all focused on some aspect of the ministry. Some of the unique options available to study at Ozark include:

• Biblical Communication
• Biblical Justice
• Creative Arts Ministries
• Music and Worship

Breaking it down by the numbers:

• 95% of students receive some type of scholarship or financial aid
• Average tuition cost begins at $20,530
• 9 types of scholarships available directly from Ozark
• Student to faculty ratio: 18:1
• 6 dorms for students

Ozark is the home of the Ambassadors, who play men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s soccer, and women’s volleyball as part of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).