Ozarks Technical Community College is a two-year institution of higher learning that offers a wide variety of academic courses designed to transfer to colleges and universities, technical programs that provide skills and training to enter the workforce, and health certificates and degrees to enter the growing health field which offers competitive salaries. There are numerous benefits of starting your educational endeavors at a community college such as personal attention, small classroom sizes, affordable tuition rates, state-of-the-art technology, and the success of many of our alumni. We are here to help you achieve your educational objectives.
School Highlights
Ozarks Technical Community College serves 11,762 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 11,762 students
In-state tuition: $3,924
Out-state tuition: $5,064
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 19%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Ozarks Technical Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five years.
The Ozarks Technical Community College diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,762 students
1,850 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
5,430 students
680 students
# Part-Time Students
6,332 students
1,170 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
184 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
81%
60%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
19%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.59
College Completion Rate
29%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,200
$30,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,924 is less than the state average of $4,978. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,064 is less than the state average of $6,468. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,924
$4,978
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,064
$6,468
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,096
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
SAT Reading
n/a
525
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
At the beginning of Ozarks Technical Community College's second
decade, there are many success stories that could be told — stories
of new beginnings, dreams realized, goals accomplished. These
stories are not fictitious; they are the real-life experiences of
our students. The 18 year-old embarking on his first career, the
single mother working toward a better life for her family, or the
factory worker who suddenly found himself without a job. It is our
desire to see our students succeed that keeps OTC constantly moving
forward, constantly adapting to the educational and job training
needs of the community. Short-term, affordable education has opened
doors for thousands of southwest Missourians since 1991, and we
anticipate serving a growing number in the years to come. At OTC
our focus is on you, the student. Our wide variety of technical and
general education programs can provide you with the skills you need
to succeed in your lifetime endeavors. Our faculty and staff are
dedicated to giving you the personal attention you need to attain
your educational goals. Small class sizes, hands-on learning, and
highly skilled instructors give you the advantage in the classroom
and on the job. The Continuing Education Department serves the
business community and general public in the college service region
by offering non-credit learning opportunities to those seeking
workforce training and skills development. Continuing Education
offers fantastic opportunities for adults ages 16 to 100 (or older)
to learn new skills in areas of foreign language, culinary,
gardening, music and much more. The Youth Community School offers
classes for children ages 3-16 in music, art, dance, computers,
foreign languages, and much more.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Ozarks Technical Community College is Cox College (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 11,762 students
In-state tuition: $3,924
Out-state tuition: $5,064
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 19%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
