Ozarka College
Tel:
(870)368-7371
- Ozarka College operates as a two-year public post-secondary institution offering associate level degrees and technical certificates as well as basic adult education and workplace skills training.
School Highlights
- Ozarka College serves 1,326 students (55% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Ozarka College is the only community colleges within Izard County, AR.
- The nearest community college is University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (23.90 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 10% over five years.
| Ozarka College | (AR) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 59 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,326 students | 1,650 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 724 students | 724 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 602 students | 926 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| % Black | 1% | 19% |
| % White | 95% | 69% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.48 |
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| College Completion Rate | 24% | 24% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $27,900 | $28,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Ozarka College has consistently maintained state-of-the-art technology to be made available to students. The Learning Lab located in the Miller Education Complex is open to all regularly enrolled Ozarka College students (as well as to interested members of the community when space is available). Students may access software used in many courses to complete homework assignments or projects. In addition, interactive tutorials for college-level courses and GED preparation are available. Trio/Student Support Services Program provides on-campus group and peer tutoring, workshops, computer-aided instruction and individual counseling. In addition, Trio schedules visits to four year colleges and universities for students interested in transferring to pursue additional coursework beyond Ozarka. Cultural events are also offered through this federally-funded program. Ozarka College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. With a low student-faculty ratio, Ozarka prides itself on the quality of education and service available to individual students.
Nearby Schools
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Newport, AR 72112
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Pocahontas, AR 72455
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