Ozarks Technical Community College’s primary mission is to provide accessible, high quality, affordable technical and general education that is responsive to the educational needs of the community and its diverse constituencies.
Purpose Statement — OTC fulfills its mission through the following programs and services:
Technical Education Programs — Provide certificate, associate degree and shorter programs which enable students to pursue a career or advance their education.
General Education — Provide courses which lead to accomplishment of certificates, AAS and AA degrees.
Developmental Education — Provide courses which develop basic skills in areas such as adult basic education, reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills.
Center for Workforce Development — Provide training to address specific needs of business and industry and further economic development in the region.
Continuing Education & Community Service — Provide a variety of non-credit courses and lifelong learning opportunities, which are responsive to the needs of the region.
Student Services — Provide services to assist students in fulfilling their educational goals, including orientation, assessment, advisement, financial aid, personal and career counseling, job placement, accommodation services for students with disabilities, and a learning resources center
Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) is "the community's college" in Springfield, Missouri, established by Springfield and thirteen surrounding public school districts on April 3, 1990. Students can earn a one-year Certificate, two-year Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.), or an Associate of Arts degree (A.A.). In 1996, OTC received accreditation from the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In Spring 2007, OTC received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to deliver all of its degree programs online.
In addition to its college credit component, OTC provided area citizens with several other educational options:
In September 1991, with 1,198 college credit students, OTC opened its doors at Cox Medical Center North and at 815 North Sherman Avenue in Lincoln Hall and Graff Hall, facilities that formerly housed the Graff Area Vocational Technical Center. These two buildings became the cornerstone of the OTC campus.
Enrollment grew at a rate of 10-20% each year with the campus expanding to accommodate the demand for facilities. The Technical Education Center opened in the summer of 1997, the Information Commons in the summer of 1998, the Information Commons East wing in the summer of 1999, and the Industry and Transportation Technology Center opened in 2000. Renovation of Lincoln Hall was completed in 2001, with the Information Commons West wing to be complete in fall 2002. Grants and a contribution from John Q. Hammons also made beautification of the campus possible with the construction of a pedestrian mall between buildings and a waterfall along Chestnut Expressway.The new Richwood Valley campus (south of the main campus in Springfield) will be open for classes starting January 2007. It will be the 6th location where classes are taught.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,160 | $ 2,640 | $ 3,360 |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,872 | $ 2,352 | $ 3,072 |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 288 | $ 288 | $ 288 |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,470 | 41% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,126 | 37% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 741 | 7% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,799 | 14% | |
Any Aid: |
73% |
