Ozarka College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	16
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	55%
On-time graduation rate	37%

Located in Melbourne, Arkansas, Ozarka College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Ozarka College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ozarka College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Ozarka College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ozarka College is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Ozarka College is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ozarka College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,004

Cost of attendance at Ozarka College in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

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Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,356

Cost of attendance at Ozarka College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Ozarka College received on average $5,074 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,074

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	108	72%	$4,951	$534,747
Other Federal Grant	121	81%	$4,469	$540,797
State Grant/Scholarships	57	38%	$1,236	$70,455
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	43	29%	$2,187	$94,059
Total Grant & Scholarships	139	93%	$5,074	$705,311

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ozarka College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ozarka College students is 36.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.7%.

36.8%

white 36.0% 53 students
hispanic 100.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Ozarka College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ozarka College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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