Ozarka College: Review & Facts

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Ozarka College is a small two-year, public school with 985 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1973 and is the only college located in Melbourne, Arkansas.

Academic Offerings

Ozarka College will give you the option to receive a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
22
Ozarka College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 22 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, General Studies, Medical, Automotive and Mechanic, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Ozarka College is relatively low at 68% (close to Arkansas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at OC is very low: 28%.

Student to faculty ratio at Ozarka College is pretty good - 13:1. Read more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low, $5,800 per year. The additional fees at OC beyond tuition are about $1,100; this makes it a total of $6,900 a year.

Read the details about Ozarka College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Ozarka College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (870) 368-7371 or check Ozarka College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,600
Low
OC offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Ozarka College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
OC provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - approximately $3,600 per year.

Based on the college crime information, OC appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ozarka College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Ozarka College
218 College Dr
Melbourne, Arkansas
72556-0010, USA
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