Ozarks Technical Community College
Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) is located in Springfield, Missouri. This school was established back in 1990 and has proven to be a great source of educational opportunities for students in the area. It offers a large number of one-year certificate courses, as well as many two-year associate degree programs. This school is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. OTC is also approved to award degrees for their online degree program by the Higher Learning Commission. The school serves around 15,000 students and continues to give them convenient and flexible academic options.
The OTC nursing program is held in high regard. OTC has two separate nursing programs for students to consider. Students can enroll for the practical nursing program or they can pursue the associate degree in nursing path. The nursing programs are approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Qualified LPNs will be able to sign up for the associate degree in nursing program and will receive advanced placement. The nursing curriculum is designed to give nurses a complete education that will prepare them for a professional career while giving them the tools to pass the NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students12,692 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate58% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1996 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/04/2011 - 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 | $108/credit | |
| In State Students | $149/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $198/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 | $4,860 | $6,705 | $8,910 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,560 | $10,430 | $13,860 |
| BSN | 125 | $13,500 | $18,625 | $24,750 |
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, 92% of Ozarks Technical Community 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 | 54% | $4,115 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $254 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 70% | $2,700 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $1,427 |
| Federal Student Loans | 59% | $1,515 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,604
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,625 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,224 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,573 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,889 |
| Over $110,000$11,214 |
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Student Population
12,692
Undergrads
0
Graduates
7,508
Women
5,184
Men
45%
Full-time
55%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
83% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Missouri state board of nursing.
