Ozark Christian College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Ozark Christian College is a private university in Joplin, Missouri, enrolling about 602 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 93.61% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,297 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,000
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,580 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 93.61% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 602 84.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.64%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
- First-Generation Students: 25.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 53.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 685
- Applicants (IPEDS): 277
- Room & Board: $9,070 annual estimate
Ozark Christian College: what the data shows
Common questions about Ozark Christian College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ozark Christian College?
Ozark Christian College is located in Joplin, MO (ZIP 64801).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Ozark Christian College public or private?
Ozark Christian College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Ozark Christian College cost?
Published tuition: $16,000.
Average net price after aid: $20,580.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,900 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,098 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,463 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,083 |
| $110,001+ | $22,451 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $64,000.
How hard is it to get into Ozark Christian College?
Admission rate: 93.61%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Ozark Christian College?
Total enrollment: 602 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 685 students.
Graduate enrollment: 126 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ozark Christian College?
150%-time completion rate: 63.64%.
First-year retention: 83.5%.
What do graduates of Ozark Christian College earn?
Median earnings: $32,528 six years after entry; $41,297 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,772.
42.51% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ozark Christian College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other (74 completions)
- Bible/Biblical Studies (38 completions)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling (15 completions)
- Youth Ministry (15 completions)
- Missions/Missionary Studies (6 completions)
- Theology/Theological Studies (6 completions)
- Worship Ministry (5 completions)
- Religious Institution Administration and Management (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ozark Christian College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 93.61%; completion rate 63.64%; median earnings $41,297 at 10 years; net price $20,580. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,000
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ozark Christian College was $16,000.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,580
2024 Value
In 2024 Ozark Christian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,580.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,320 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,580 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$64,000 4-Year Tuition
$9,070 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,870 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$103,480 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Ozark Christian College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.07% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ozark Christian College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ozark Christian College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,040 | $11,040 | $12,807 |
| 2014 | $11,360 | $11,360 | $13,472 |
| 2015 | $11,800 | $11,800 | $13,555 |
| 2016 | $12,140 | $12,140 | $14,095 |
| 2017 | $12,720 | $12,720 | $14,812 |
| 2018 | $12,620 | $12,620 | $15,948 |
| 2019 | $13,220 | $13,220 | $15,138 |
| 2020 | $13,600 | $13,600 | $17,052 |
| 2021 | $14,260 | $14,260 | $17,771 |
| 2022 | $14,680 | $14,680 | $17,485 |
| 2023 | $15,550 | $15,550 | $17,931 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
93.61% Acceptance Rate
277 Total Applicants
272 Students Admitted
146 First-Time Students Enrolled
53.68% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Ozark Christian College reported total enrollment of about 602 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 53% male and 47% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (82.4%), Hispanic or Latino (5.5%), and Two or More Races (4.7%). About 42.51% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 25.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
84.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ozark Christian College in 2024 is 602 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 685 students. Graduate enrollment is about 126 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 82.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
40.31% 100% Completion Time
63.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 40.31% of students graduating from Ozark Christian College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other: 47% male / 53% female
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 55% male / 45% female
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 40% male / 60% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Ozark Christian College.
Return on Investment
$16,772 Median Student Debt
$41,297 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
40.61% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
401.66% Return on Investment
4.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Ozark Christian College.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other: 74 completions
2. Bible/Biblical Studies: 38 completions
3. Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 15 completions
4. Youth Ministry: 15 completions
5. Missions/Missionary Studies: 6 completions
6. Theology/Theological Studies: 6 completions
7. Worship Ministry: 5 completions
8. Religious Institution Administration and Management: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Ozark Christian College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ozark Christian College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ozark Christian College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 53.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,805
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,523
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ozark Christian College is a private non-profit institution located in Joplin, MO, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, Bible/Biblical Studies, Pastoral Studies/Counseling. Enrollment is approximately 602 students. Student body composition includes White (82.4%), Hispanic or Latino (5.5%), Two or More Races (4.7%). The admission rate is 93.61%. The 150%-time completion rate is 63.64%. Approximately 42.51% of students receive Pell Grants. About 25.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Location
Joplin, MO 64801
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Ozark Christian College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ozark Christian College located?
Ozark Christian College is located in Joplin, MO.
What is Ozark Christian College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Ozark Christian College is 93.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 277 applicants and 272 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Ozark Christian College cost?
Reported tuition is $16,000 and average net price is $20,580 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,070 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Ozark Christian College?
Ozark Christian College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 685 students, White (82.4%), Hispanic or Latino (5.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ozark Christian College?
About 25.9% of students at Ozark Christian College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ozark Christian College earn?
Median earnings are $32,528 six years after entry and $41,297 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ozark Christian College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Ozark Christian College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,772.
Is Ozark Christian College public or private?
Ozark Christian College is a private nonprofit institution located in Joplin, MO.
Is Ozark Christian College an HBCU?
No. Ozark Christian College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ozark Christian College a tribal college?
No. Ozark Christian College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ozark Christian College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ozark Christian College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.5%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Joplin, Missouri city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.