Ozark

Ozark Christian College

Ozark
#12108 / #3193
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#984
Most Desirable School

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About 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).

According to Wikipedia, Ozark Christian College is a private evangelical Christian college. Established in 1942 in Bentonville, Arkansas, it moved to Joplin, Missouri in 1946. It is affiliated with the Restoration Movement of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. It emphasizes vocational preparation for preaching, missionary, worship, youth, and children's ministers.

Ozark Christian College's Online Degrees

BA in Biblical Studies
Degree Concentrations
  • Biblical Education
  • Professional Education
  • General Education
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Ozark Christian College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
37794%53%

How Much Does Ozark Christian College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$14,680
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$14,817
30K - 48K$15,466
48K - 75K$16,815
75K - 110K$18,608
110K+$19,226

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Ozark Christian College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Ozark Christian College, then you can expect to earn an average of $33,900 per year. You also have a 84% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Ozark Christian College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
619619

Where is Ozark Christian College?

Ozark Christian College is located at 1111 N Main St, Joplin MO 64801

How Safe is Ozark Christian College?

Joplin has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Ozark Christian College Known For?

Ozark Christian College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Ozark Christian College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Religious Studies
#3508
World Rank
#3522
Historical Rank
#750
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees

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