Ozark Christian College

Name

Ozark Christian College

Legal name

Ozark Christian College

Website

https://occ.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biblical Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based & Religious-Affiliated HBCUs (EDAHAMAG), Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF), Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Biblical higher education
• Ministry degree programs
• Theological seminary education
• Online bible college
• Christian undergraduate degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Joplin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Ozark Christian College generates primary revenue through undergraduate and graduate tuition. Undergraduate residential tuition is $529 per credit hour, online programs charge $480 per credit hour, and Lincoln Seminary charges $490 per credit hour. Additional revenue comes from enrollment fees, student services fees, housing charges, and meal plans.
2. Donations and Legacy Giving: The college receives charitable donations through one-time gifts, recurring monthly gifts, matching gifts, and planned giving vehicles including wills, trusts, IRAs, donor advised funds, and appreciated securities. The Ozark Legacy Society recognizes estate plan donors.
3. Grants: Ozark received a $1 million Lilly Grant through the Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative in October 2025. The college participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid programs with students receiving over $3 million annually in disbursements.
4. Ministry Resources: OCC generates revenue through OCC Academy (paid ministry training courses), OCC Press (published books), and the campus bookstore selling textbooks, supplies, and Christian merchandise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ozark Christian College is a private, nonprofit biblical higher education institution offering undergraduate Bachelor of Arts majors, an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies, and graduate master's degrees through Lincoln Seminary, delivered residentially in Joplin, Missouri and fully online. The college also sells continuing-education video courses through OCC Academy, distributes free ministry training resources through NextLevel Online, and publishes books through OCC Press to support churches and ministry leaders.

Product overview

Ozark Christian College is a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education offering undergraduate and graduate programs. The portfolio includes 15 undergraduate degree programs spanning Bible and ministry disciplines (Biblical Communication, Biblical Justice, Biblical Studies, Children's Ministry, Christian Ministry, Counseling and Pastoral Care, Creative Arts Ministry, Intercultural Studies, Music and Worship, Organizational Leadership, Student Ministry), plus accelerated two-year and associate degree options. Graduate education is delivered through Lincoln Seminary with six master's degrees (Master of Divinity, M.A. in Biblical Studies, M.A. in Bible and Theology, and three M.A. in Christian Ministry concentrations). Supporting educational resources include OCC Academy (fee-based online courses), NextLevel Online (free video ministry training), and OCC Press (published books). Campus life features include Chapel services, The Ambassador Magazine alumni publication, and the Seth Wilson Library with extensive print and digital resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lincoln Seminary at Ozark Christian College: Graduate-level seminary education including Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Master of Arts in Bible and Theology, and Master of Arts in Christian Ministry programs.

Products and services

• Bible and Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts program providing a solid biblical and ministry foundation with two degrees earned in five years.
• Biblical Communication (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts program preparing students to preach from, through, and like the Bible.
• Bible and Ministry Online (B.A.) Fully online Bachelor of Arts Bible degree option designed for working adults.
• Biblical Justice (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts program providing a solid theological understanding of why students engage in justice work around the world.
• Biblical Studies (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts program enabling students to study the Bible deeply in its original Hebrew and Greek languages.
• Children's Ministry (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts program preparing students to help children find their life's calling while teaching the Bible in creative ways.
• Christian Ministry (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts program preparing students to serve in a wide variety of ministries within a church or parachurch organization.
• Counseling and Pastoral Care (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts program integrating biblical principles to offer counseling and care to those in need.
• Creative Arts Ministry (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts program preparing students for sound recording, video production, and graphic design in ministry settings.
• Intercultural Studies (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts program training students to live cross-culturally and discover God's heart for the nations.
• Music and Worship (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts program teaching students to sing, play an instrument, and lead worship during a gathering.
• Organizational Leadership (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts program preparing students for a leadership role in any Christian ministry setting.
• Student Ministry (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts program training students to minister to students and youth at a campus or church.
• Bachelor of Arts Two-Year Option A two-year Bachelor of Arts option for students who transfer in an earned associate's or bachelor's degree.
• A.A. in Biblical Studies An Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies available on-campus and fully online.
• Master of Divinity A 72-hour professional degree program at Lincoln Seminary to develop servant leaders.
• M.A. in Biblical Studies A 36-hour Master of Arts program enabling students to study Scripture in its original languages.
• M.A. in Bible and Theology A Master of Arts program equipping students to serve Christ by pursuing a deeper understanding of Scripture and theological wisdom.
• M.A. in Christian Ministry: General Ministry A 36-hour Master of Arts program equipping students for their calling as Christian leaders.
• M.A. in Christian Ministry: Strategic Leadership Concentration A 36-hour Master of Arts concentration developing agile leaders in church or nonprofit settings.
• M.A. in Christian Ministry: Spiritual Formation Concentration A 36-hour Master of Arts concentration teaching students to be disciples so they can disciple others.
• OCC Academy A paid ministry training initiative offering affordable video-based courses with practical learning exercises for churches and individuals, with certificates of completion.

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rapha InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Culture of Care partnership to serve church leaders, volunteers, and college students. Includes seminars, workshop series at Preaching-Teaching Convention, annual summit, curriculum integration, counseling services, faculty/staff training, and chapel preaching opportunities.
• GiftWiseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree online will creation resource offered through Ozark's Legacy Giving program. Partnership enables donors to create legally-binding wills including charitable gifts to OCC in under 20 minutes.
• MOBIUS ConsortiumcoreOthersLibrary consortium providing access to nearly 400 academic and public libraries, enabling Seth Wilson Library patrons to access millions of materials regionally and nationally.
• Christian Library ConsortiumcoreOthersReciprocal borrowing program providing access to specialized theological resources across member institutions.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Columbia International University: Bible-centered evangelical university in Columbia, SC offering undergraduate ministry degrees and a seminary college (M.Div., M.A.). Directly comparable in mission, size, and academic structure to OCC.
• Biola University: La Mirada, CA evangelical university offering undergraduate Bible/theology majors, a Talbot School of Theology (M.Div., M.A.), and online degree programs. Closely comparable in evangelical identity, dual accreditation, and graduate seminary structure.
• Moody Bible Institute: Chicago-based Bible college and theological seminary with undergraduate, graduate, and distance-learning programs. Directly comparable in mission, programmatic mix, and Restoration/evangelical audience.
• Bob Jones University: Greenville, SC fundamentalist Christian university offering undergraduate religion degrees and graduate theological programs. Comparable in religious-college positioning and degree portfolio, though more conservative theologically.
• Johnson University: Knoxville, TN-based evangelical university with undergraduate Bible degrees, online programs, and a seminary offering M.Div. and M.A. degrees. Closely comparable in size, Restoration Movement heritage, and program mix.
• Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: Kansas City-area Baptist seminary offering M.Div., M.A., and doctoral degrees with extensive online delivery. Comparable to Lincoln Seminary's graduate offerings, with denominational differences.
• Master's University and Seminary: Santa Clarita, CA-based Bible-centered college with undergraduate ministry degrees and a seminary offering M.Div., M.A., and D.Min. programs. Closely comparable in size, mission, and dual undergraduate/graduate structure.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Premier evangelical seminary offering the M.Div., M.A., and Th.M. degrees with extensive online and hybrid delivery. Comparable to the Lincoln Seminary at Ozark graduate portfolio, with a much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University: Largest evangelical university in the U.S., offering online and residential undergraduate and graduate religion degrees at massive scale. Comparable in religious-college positioning and online delivery, but vastly larger and broader.
• Wheaton College: Highly ranked evangelical liberal arts college in Wheaton, IL with a Graduate School offering M.A. in Biblical Exegesis, M.Div., and theology programs. Comparable as a residential evangelical institution with a seminary graduate vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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