Ozark Christian College
Joplin, MO 64801
About Ozark Christian College
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 findings
- Ozark Christian College charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($16,000).
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is 8% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 63.64%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,297.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Ozark Christian College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 402% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Christian College | $16,000 | $20,580 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Missouri (state median) | $14,822 | $12,954 | 81 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Ozark Christian College really?
Key findings
- Ozark Christian College charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($16,000).
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is 8% above.
Ozark Christian College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $16,000
Finding Ozark Christian College charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $16,000. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Missouri median ($14,822), sticker tuition is 8% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 34% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Ozark Christian College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Ozark Christian College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Ozark Christian College is $20,580.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $20,580 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $7,626 above the Missouri median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $5,609 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Ozark Christian College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Ozark Christian College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Ozark Christian College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$16,000
Avg. net price
$20,580
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Ozark Christian College is known for
Top program completions
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other74
- Bible/Biblical Studies38
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling15
- Youth Ministry15
- Missions/Missionary Studies6
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 54% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Ozark Christian College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Ozark Christian College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Ozark Christian College.
Campus
Location
Joplin, MO
City / state
- ZIP
- 64801
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 37% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Plains
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Size
Enrollment
602
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 685
- Graduate
- 126
- Full-time share
- 84%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$16,772
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 42.51%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Ozark Christian College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Ozark Christian College graduates earn a median of $41,297 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Ozark Christian College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $41,297. Median federal loan debt: $16,772. Average net price used in cost models: $20,580.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Ozark Christian College graduates report median earnings of $41,297 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Ozark Christian College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 8 programs by IPEDS completions (9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Ozark Christian College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Ozark Christian College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Ozark Christian College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$5.1M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Missouri median 0.14× the median ($35.2M)
- Plains median 0.21× the median ($24.1M)
- U.S. median 0.19× the median ($26.4M)
- Missouri median 0.62× the median ($15,167)
- Plains median 0.63× the median ($15,020)
- U.S. median 0.78× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 53.7%
- Missouri median 11.6 pp below median (65.3%)
- Plains median 11.0 pp below median (64.7%)
- U.S. median 4.2 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,805
- Missouri median 0.85× the median ($6,803)
- Plains median 0.81× the median ($7,194)
- U.S. median 0.76× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,523
- Missouri median 0.75× the median ($7,371)
- Plains median 0.68× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 0.76× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Ozark Christian College at a glance
Ozark Christian College
Ozark Christian College is a private non-profit institution in Joplin, MO, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, OtherBible/Biblical StudiesPastoral Studies/Counseling
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian82.4%Hispanic or Latino5.5%Two or More Races4.7%
Schools near Ozark Christian College
Other campuses in Joplin, MO when available, plus nearby institutions in Missouri.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Missouri, then by similar ownership and admissions.
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.
What is Ozark Christian College's tuition?
Ozark Christian College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $16,000 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $20,580 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
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 explains Ozark Christian College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($20,580), completion (63.6% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($41,297). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.