Ozarka College
Ozarka College is one of the twenty-two public 2-year colleges in Arkansas. The campus is located in a rural area, in Melbourne.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,186 students attend the school. Every year 31% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Ozarka College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,160, and fees were $772. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $4,512 and $772 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Rural |
Number of Students1,186 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate49% |
Nursing Programs
The Ozarka College LPN program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
The program is offered for 3 semesters and it take 18 months to complete. It begins in January and its only avilable in Melbourne Campus. The college also offers two 11 months programs at its Ash Flat and Mountain View Campuses.
Clinical experience for this program will be in a range of clinical setting in the four county area.
Basic Admission Requirements:
- Official high school or college transcripts or GED
- Proof of immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella.
- ACT, SAT, ASSET or Compass assessment.
- submit to a criminal background check
Applications for January enrollment at the Melbourne Campus are accepted between the 1st of September and the 1st of November.
The application period for classes beginning in August at all campuses is between the 1st of February and the 1st of April.
Graduates from the program are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-PN) after completing classes to be licensed to practice.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 4 | 37 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 64 |
Certificate | 6 | 55 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 94 miles radius of Ozarka College
University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville
24 miles away |
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
33 miles away |
Missouri State University-West Plains
47 miles away |
Arkansas State University-Newport
49 miles away |
Black River Technical College
54 miles away |
North Arkansas College
67 miles away |
Arkansas State University-Beebe
68 miles away |
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
77 miles away |
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
91 miles away |
East Arkansas Community College
94 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1996 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $90/credit | |
In State Students | $90/credit | |
Out of State Students | $188/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $4,050 | $4,050 | $8,460 |
ADN | 70 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $13,160 |
BSN | 125 | $11,250 | $11,250 | $23,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Ozarka College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 85% | $4,175 |
Other Federal Grant | 18% | $205 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $1,633 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $1,854 |
Federal Student Loans | 22% | $3,610 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,716
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$4,966 |
$30,001 to $48,000$5,965 |
$48,001 to $75,000$6,491 |
$75,001 to $110,000$7,312 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
1,186
Undergrads
0
Graduates
843
Women
343
Men
49%
Full-time
51%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
95% |
Hispanic |
2% |
Black/African American |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Asian |
0% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing.