Ozarka College

Ozarka College is a public two-year institution located in Melbourne, Arkansas, serving a rural remote community. The college enrolls 1,274 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 44% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 72% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting its role as a regional training provider for students in the Arkansas Ozarks.

Ozarka College offers a range of vocational and technical programs across certificate levels. Shorter-term certificate programs include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Longer certificate programs include Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Culinary Arts and Related Services, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

Situated in the remote rural region of north-central Arkansas, Ozarka College serves students who may have limited access to higher education institutions. The college provides pathways into healthcare, skilled trades, and culinary fields for residents throughout its service area.