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Ozarka College

Melbourne, AR·Public·564 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 564 students.

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564
Students
$4,396
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$28,100
Earnings
10 yr
$7,713
Debt

About This School

Ozarka College is a public institution located in Melbourne, Arkansas with approximately 564 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,396 per year. Typical graduates earn $28,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Ozarka College (OC) is a public community college with its main campus in Melbourne, Arkansas and satellite campuses in Mountain View, Ash Flat, and Mammoth Spring. The college serves the populations of Izard, Stone, Fulton, and Sharp counties.

This is a strong option for students in rural north-central Arkansas who want an affordable path into the workforce — at just $4,396 per year after aid and a median debt of only $7,713 at graduation, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $28,100 a decade out reflect the limited regional economy and the types of jobs these programs typically lead to, so students with ambitions beyond the local area may find their options narrow. Worth considering as a practical, low-cost starting point, especially for those planning to transfer or enter trades and healthcare fields serving the surrounding counties.

Founded
1975
Setting
Remote rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions46%
Business & Marketing5%
Education4%
Computer Science0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,820
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,820
Avg Net Price
$4,396
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants47%
Median debt at graduation$7,713

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,713
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,713
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$22,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White94%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (564 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Ozarka College

218 College Dr

Melbourne, AR 72556-0010

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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