Ozarks Technical Community College

Location and Contact Information

1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
USA
Main Tel: (417) 447-7500
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Ozarks Technical Community College, also referred to as OTC, is a coeducational, community college located in Springfield, Missouri, United States. It was established on April 3, 1990.

The departments at Ozarks Technical Community College include the following:

  • Allied Health
  • Continuing Education
  • Energy
  • ESL
  • Information Technology

Ozarks Technical Community College sponsors a number of club sports.

Notable alumni from OTC include Gus Krafve, Vice President, Empire Bank Investment Management and Trust; William LaPage, Writer, known for his novella "The Vague Terrain" which centers on the relation between men and women living on the fringes of society; and Tony Patterson, architect, winner of the Arts national design competition "inside out – Weaving Arts into the Urban Fabric.”

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in engineering technician, liberal arts, media, nutrition and exercise therapy, and landscaping and horticulture.
  • Large number of students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

  • The school is public.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,096
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,924
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid

Ozarks Technical Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 86% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant81%$3,101
Institutional Grant6%$1,583
Federal Grant45%$3,352
Pell Grant45%$3,240
Other Federal Grant18%$278
State or Local Grant55%$1,639

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan19%$4,091
Federal Loan19%$4,091
Other Loan  

(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)

Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Ozarks Technical Community College:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Saint Louis Community College-MeramecKirkwood, MO10,209
2Blue Ridge Community CollegeWeyers Cave, VA4,466
3Pellissippi State Community CollegeKnoxville, TN8,743
4Northeast State Community CollegeBlountville, TN5,470
5Lorain County Community CollegeElyria, OH11,124
6Gulf Coast Community CollegePanama City, FL5,885
7Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeCoon Rapids, MN8,236
8Broome Community CollegeBinghamton, NY6,625
9Volunteer State Community CollegeGallatin, TN7,241
10John C Calhoun State Community CollegeTanner, AL9,694

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Associate98235
1-2 year certificate11015

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  181

Students

Student enrollment was 11,116 in 2009-2010 (7,517 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 63% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (79 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (19 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (25 awarded)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (75 awarded)

  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Instrumentation Technology/Technician
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (19 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (11 awarded)

  • Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS (541 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (32 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies

MEDIA (39 awarded)

  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (21 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (89 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (78 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (18 awarded)

  • Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (9 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (5 awarded)

  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (15 awarded)

  • Physical Therapist Assistant