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Ozarks Technical Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Springfield, Missouri, OTC 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 Ozarks Technical Community 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.

Ozarks Technical Community 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at OTC is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 62% at OTC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,924

Cost of attendance at Ozarks Technical Community College in 2022 for students from Missouri.

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

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,028

Cost of attendance at Ozarks Technical Community 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.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Ozarks Technical Community College received on average $5,144 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.

$5,144
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 898 47% $4,637 $4,163,985
Other Federal Grant 898 47% $4,712 $4,231,820
State Grant/Scholarships 1,531 80% $2,967 $4,542,380
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 498 26% $797 $396,722
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,783 93% $5,144 $9,170,922

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ozarks Technical Community 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 Ozarks Technical Community College students is 32.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.1%.

32.5%

  • asian 32.1% 9 students
  • African American 13.2% 7 students
  • white 34.0% 552 students
  • unknown 32.6% 14 students
  • hispanic 28.4% 29 students
  • Mixed Race 25.7% 29 students

Service Offerings

Ozarks Technical Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ozarks Technical Community 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
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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