Ozarka College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Ozarka College is a public certificate and vocational school in Melbourne, Arkansas, enrolling about 575 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,543 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,820. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,314 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,820
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,543 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 575 72.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.15%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 51.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,389
- Room & Board: $5,700 annual estimate
Ozarka College: what the data shows
Common questions about Ozarka College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ozarka College?
Ozarka College is located in Melbourne, AR (ZIP 72556-0010).
Is Ozarka College public or private?
Ozarka College is a Public institution.
How much does Ozarka College cost?
Published tuition: $3,820 in-state, $6,820 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,543.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,718 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,834 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,439 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,876 |
| $110,001+ | $4,510 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $15,280.
How big is Ozarka College?
Total enrollment: 575 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,389 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ozarka College?
150%-time completion rate: 47.15%.
First-year retention: 64.2%.
What do graduates of Ozarka College earn?
Median earnings: $28,145 six years after entry; $29,314 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,818.
41.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ozarka College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (92 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (83 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (65 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (63 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (40 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (31 completions)
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew (25 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (25 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (20 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ozarka College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 47.15%; median earnings $29,314 at 10 years; net price $4,543. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,820
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ozarka College was $3,820.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,543
2024 Value
In 2024 Ozarka College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,543.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,172 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,543 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$15,280 4-Year In-State Tuition
$27,280 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,700 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,100 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,620 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$42,480 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Ozarka College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.03% 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 Ozarka 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 Ozarka 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 | $2,414 | $4,766 | $6,035 |
| 2014 | $2,680 | $5,032 | $6,400 |
| 2015 | $2,776 | $5,128 | $5,273 |
| 2016 | $2,776 | $5,128 | $6,542 |
| 2017 | $2,932 | $5,284 | $5,331 |
| 2018 | $3,004 | $5,356 | $8,288 |
| 2019 | $3,004 | $5,356 | $4,939 |
| 2020 | $3,004 | $5,356 | $5,694 |
| 2021 | $3,004 | $5,356 | $4,901 |
| 2022 | $3,720 | $6,723 | $5,066 |
| 2023 | $3,820 | $6,820 | $4,396 |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
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
Ozarka College reported total enrollment of about 575 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (95.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (1.0%). About 41.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ozarka College in 2024 is 575 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,389 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.2%
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 95.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.09% 100% Completion Time
47.15% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.09% of students graduating from Ozarka College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 29% male / 71% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 11% male / 89% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 9% male / 91% 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 Ozarka College.
Return on Investment
$9,818 Median Student Debt
$29,314 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.49% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1513.14% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Ozarka College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 27 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 92 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 83 completions
3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 65 completions
4. Health Professions and Related Programs: 63 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 40 completions
6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 31 completions
7. Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew: 25 completions
8. Business/Commerce, General: 25 completions
9. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 20 completions
Most popular programs at Ozarka College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ozarka College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ozarka College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 51.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,075
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,866
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ozarka College is a public institution located in Melbourne, AR, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 575 students. Student body composition includes White (95.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (1.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 47.15%. Approximately 41.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Melbourne, AR 72556-0010
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Ozarka 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 Ozarka College located?
Ozarka College is located in Melbourne, AR.
How much does Ozarka College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,820 and average net price is $4,543 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,700 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Ozarka College?
Ozarka College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,389 students, White (95.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ozarka College?
About 50.9% of students at Ozarka College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ozarka College earn?
Median earnings are $28,145 six years after entry and $29,314 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ozarka College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Ozarka College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,818.
Is Ozarka College public or private?
Ozarka College is a public institution located in Melbourne, AR.
Is Ozarka College an HBCU?
No. Ozarka College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ozarka College a tribal college?
No. Ozarka College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ozarka College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ozarka College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.6%).
Is Ozarka College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Ozarka College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Arkansas trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
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.