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Ozark Christian College

Joplin, Missouri 64801

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Close-knit campus — excellent value

Ozark Christian College is a private urban institution in Joplin, Missouri. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 612 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,297 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,931.

Established
1942
Motto
Training men and women for Christian service.
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Type
Private college

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98%Acceptance
SAT Avg
612Students
13:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$41,297Earnings 10yr
$17,931Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ozark Christian College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

98.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$15,550
Room & Board$9,070
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$25,475
Average Net Price$17,931
Median Debt at Graduation$16,772
Monthly Payment (10yr)$178

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,279
$30–48K$15,868
$48–75K$17,578
$75–110K$18,782
$110K+$19,161

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,931

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

44.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,784

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (12)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
612
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83%
Black 2%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.9%
Freshman Retention77.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$32,528
8 Years$35,679
10 Years$41,297

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$26,300
Men
$38,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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