Founded in 1942, Ozark Christian College is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Joplin (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Missouri. Officially accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation, Ozark Christian College (OCC) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Restorationist religion. Ozark Christian College (OCC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 80 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. OCC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.