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Melbourne, AR 72556-0010
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w. www.ozarka.edu
Ozarka College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2852nd overall and 36th in Arkansas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
39.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,730 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
21 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
45% / 55% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,064 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Melbourne, AR 72556-0010
| Surrounding community | Remote rural area (over 25 mi. away from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,369 (N/A urban / 3,369 rural) |
| Households | 1,437 (2.28 people per house) |
| Families | 975 (2.81 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 5 |
| Pop. — Asian | 5 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 44 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 3,341 |
| Pop. — Other | 14 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Small
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Ozarka College?
Ranks 3890th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,560 | $1,560 | $4,032 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $344 | $344 | $344 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $65 | $65 | $168 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,730 | $2,730 | $5,175 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,237 | $14,237 | $16,682 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,906 | $6,906 | $9,351 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,930  $1,930 |
$1,930  $1,930 |
$4,375  $4,375 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,131  $6,131 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $5,376  $5,376 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,176  $4,176 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Ozarka College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Ozarka College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Ozarka College Ranks 4641st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,868 | 152 |  83% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,070 | 6 |  3% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,246 | 22 |  12% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,329 | 90 |  49% |
| Any financial aid type | 169 |  92% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Ozarka College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 9 | 1 | 10 |
Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 2 | 3 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 7 | 11 |
White Non-Hispanic | 276 | 758 | 1,034 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 293 | 771 | 1,064 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Ozarka College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 71 | 78 | |
| 4 | 41 | 45 | |
| 7 | 35 | 42 | |
| 1 | 15 | 16 | |
| 1 | 13 | 14 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Ozarka College Ranks 3431st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $35,624 ($38,250 male / $34,166 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 28 (10 male / 18 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 38 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.7 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $505,432 |
Ozarka College Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, On-Campus Daycare, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. Ozarka College is unique in its study options. An instance of this, the university has a Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students and Liberal Arts/Career Combination.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Ozarka College.
- Computer Science:
- Information Sciences/Systems
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management, Information Resources Management
- Personal and Culinary Services:
- Culinary Arts/Related Services
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Emergency Medical Technology, Medical Transcription, Nursing – Practical
- Education:
- Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, Junior High Education, Kindergarten/Preschool Education
- Security and Protective Services:
- Law Enforcement Administration
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $168 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall.
Ozarka College Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were two hundred and eighty total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and eighty total number of transfer students who were admitted.
SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Additionally, Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported.
Ozarka College Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Ozarka College Students
The school’s size is approximately seven hundred and sixty-five degree-seeking undergrads. Ozarka College offers Associate degrees. Again, it is part of an Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Commuter campus.
In brief, the school is located 125 miles from Little Rock, 160 miles from Memphis, Tennessee.This school features the Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Commuter campus.
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