Ozarka College

www.ozarka.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,790

2023 Average Net Price

$4,523

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,013

41.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43.6%

65 Graduates

About

Ozarka College is a higher education institution located in Izard County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Ozarka College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (79 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (6 degrees), and Information Science (2 degrees).

In 2023, 571 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ozarka College. 70.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (543 degrees), 54.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ozarka College is $2,790, which is $−5,463 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ozarka College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 180 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Ozarka College is $2,790, which is $5,463 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,523.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending Ozarka College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,790

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ozarka College was $2,790. The cost of tuition at Ozarka College is $−5,463 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ozarka College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,523

2023 Value

13.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Ozarka College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,523. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ozarka College grew by 13.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ozarka College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,008

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ozarka College was of $6,008 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ozarka College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Ozarka College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.94% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ozarka College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ozarka College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 180 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Ozarka College had a total enrollment of 1,013 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ozarka College is 423 students and the part-time enrollment is 590. This means that 41.8% of students enrolled at Ozarka College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ozarka College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 93.9% White, 3.26% Hispanic or Latino, 1.18% Black or African American, 1.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.592% Asian.

Students enrolled at Ozarka College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.7%), followed by White Male (29.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ozarka College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,013 students. The full-time enrollment at Ozarka College is 423 and the part-time enrollment is 590. This means that 41.8% of students enrolled at Ozarka College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ozarka College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ozarka College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Ozarka College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ozarka College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
951 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
33 enrolled students
Black or African American
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ozarka College is 93.9% White, 3.26% Hispanic or Latino, 1.18% Black or African American, 1.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.592% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 229 more women than men received degrees from Ozarka College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ozarka College is white (543 degrees awarded). There were 54.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Ozarka College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (79 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (6 degrees) and Information Science (2 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ozarka College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (55 degrees awarded), Transportation (23 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ozarka College are Registered nurses (1,468,372 people), Medical & health services managers (164,886 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,675 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (140,853 people), and Pharmacists (135,437 people).

The most specialized majors at Ozarka College in 2023 are Precision Production (55 degrees awarded), Transportation (23 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees), Human Sciences (18 degrees), and Health (260 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ozarka College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Ozarka College are Precision Production (55 degrees awarded), Transportation (23 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees), Human Sciences (18 degrees), and Health (260 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ozarka College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ozarka College.

Most Common (2023)

General Health Services
53 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Ozarka College was General Health Services with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Ozarka College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

171

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

400

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 171 degrees were awarded to men at Ozarka College, which is 0.427 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (400).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ozarka College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Ozarka College in Welding Technology, which is 6.86 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Ozarka College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 8.88 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 47% of students graduating from Ozarka College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Ozarka College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
543 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ozarka College is white (543 degrees awarded). There were 54.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
380 degrees awarded
White Male
163 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ozarka College is white female (380 degrees awarded). There were 2.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (163 degrees).

Operations

Ozarka College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.67M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 37.7k (1.41%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Ozarka College had a total salary expenditure of 12.4M. Ozarka College employs 38 Instructors. Most academics at Ozarka College are Male Instructor (20), and Female Instructor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ozarka College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 13 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Endowment

$2.67M

2023 Endowment

9.51%

growth from 2022

Ozarka College has an endowment valued at about $2.67M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Ozarka College grew 9.51% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.13M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ozarka College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.31M

2023 Salaries

4.93%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Ozarka College paid a median of $5.31M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($12.4M) and a 4.93% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.19% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.84% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.79M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Ozarka College paid a total of $1.79M to 38 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ozarka College was Instructor with 38 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ozarka College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 13 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ozarka College was Male Instructor with 20 employees, and Female Instructor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ozarka College.

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