Ozark Christian College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 602 students.
About This School
Ozark Christian College is a private nonprofit institution located in Joplin, Missouri with approximately 602 undergraduate students enrolled. Ozark Christian College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,580 per year. The graduation rate is 64%, and the typical graduate earns $33,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Ozark Christian College (OCC) 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.
Worth considering if you're called to ministry work — this small evangelical college in Joplin keeps costs reasonable, with median debt at graduation of just $9,784, which is well below the national average. That said, the 68% graduation rate and median earnings of $33,900 a decade out reflect the reality that careers in preaching, missions, and youth ministry aren't high-paying fields, so this school makes the most sense for students driven by vocation rather than income potential.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (602 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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