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This year at Ozark Christian College, we project that on average students will pay $22,682, while the advertised price of attendance is $31,179. That’s a difference of $8,497.
| Year | Net in-state price at Ozark Christian College | In-state sticker price at Ozark Christian College |
|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $22,682 | $31,179 |
| 25-26 | $21,894 | $30,097 |
| 24-25 | $21,134 | $29,052 |
| 23-24 | $20,807 | $28,602 |
| 22-23 | $17,968 | $25,530 |
| 21-22 | $17,604 | $24,604 |
| 20-21 | $17,482 | $23,694 |
| 19-20 | $17,007 | $23,078 |
| 18-19 | $15,101 | $22,178 |
| 17-18 | $15,637 | $22,448 |
| 16-17 | $14,971 | $21,094 |
| 15-16 | $14,560 | $20,402 |
| 14-15 | $13,720 | $19,696 |
| 13-14 | $13,875 | $19,246 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Ozark Christian College this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $24,474, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $16,458. That's a difference of $8,016.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Ozark Christian College |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $19,513 |
| $30K-$48K | $16,458 |
| $48K-$75K | $21,217 |
| $75K-$110K | $22,983 |
| >$110K | $24,474 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Ozark Christian College, over the last five years 62% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Ozark Christian College.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Ozark Christian College | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 44% | 30% |
| Asian | 50% | 45% |
| Black | 45% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 28% | |
| White | 64% | 49% |
| Multiple races | 67% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 50% | 37% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Ozark Christian College, about 79% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Ozark Christian College has 799 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 56% of students are male.
And about 83% of students are white.