College of the Ozarks
Higher EducationMissouri, United States501-1000 Employees
College of the Ozarks is a Christian liberal arts college located in Missouri, founded in 1906 and situated near Branson. It provides a debt-free education through its Work Education Program, which requires students to work on campus to cover the full cost of their education. The institution emphasizes Christian values and hard work as core elements of its educational model within the higher education sector. Its primary audience includes students and families seeking an affordable, value-driven college experience that combines academics with practical work. In 2026 the college broke ground on The Arthur and RuthAnn White Child Development Center, signaling ongoing campus expansion.