by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Ozarks Technical Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Ozarks Technical Community College were $5,952 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $7,200. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals came to $1,112 in-state and $1,112 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,840 | $6,088 |
| Fees | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| Total | $5,952 | $7,200 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Ozarks Technical Community College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Ozarks Technical Community College costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Ozarks Technical Community College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Ozarks Technical Community College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Ozarks Technical Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,936 | $5,040 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,104 | $5,256 |
| One Year Ago | $4,512 | $5,760 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,840 | $6,088 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at OTC has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 5.7%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $7,610 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 6.53%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $6,340. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 6.11%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $7,639.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,340 | $7,639 |
| In 2 Years | $6,753 | $8,105 |
| In 3 Years | $7,193 | $8,600 |
| In 4 Years | $7,662 | $9,125 |
| In 5 Years | $8,162 | $9,682 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $33,469, compared with about $27,948 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Ozarks Technical Community College, check out the Ozarks Technical Community College Financial Aid page.
