Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
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.
Mascot
Ambassador
Type
Private college
Campus Visits
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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate98.2%
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
4400.0%
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 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
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Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
95Average
Estimated from MO state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Kansas Citypop. 500K
138 mi(239 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
258 mi(447 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
326 mi(565 min)