Ozarks Technical Community College: Review & Facts

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Ozarks Technical Community College is a large two-year, public school with 10,890 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1990 and is one of the 12 schools and colleges located in Springfield, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

Ozarks Technical Community College will give you the option to get a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
56
Ozarks Technical Community College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 56 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Medical, Medical Assistant, Management, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Ozarks Technical Community College is relatively low at 62% (way below Missouri average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Bad
The graduation rate at Ozarks Technical Community College is very low: 28%. Approximately 18% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Ozarks Technical Community College is decent -- 16:1. Read more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is low - around $5,300 per year. The additional fees at Ozarks Technical Community College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,200, which comes to a total of $6,500 annually.

Read the details about Ozarks Technical Community 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
Ozarks Technical Community College 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) for admission.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Ozarks Technical Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (417) 447-7500 or check Ozarks Technical Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Ozarks Technical Community College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Ozarks Technical Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at Ozarks Technical Community College.

Based on the college crime information, Ozarks Technical Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ozarks Technical Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Ozarks Technical Community College
1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, Missouri
65802, USA
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