Ozarks Technical Community College, located in Branson, offers two-year associate degree programs standard to most community colleges. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Technology located in the classrooms and small class sizes appeal to a variety of students. An online course selection lets students complete program requirements from the comfort of their own home. The school also offers a wide array of community enrichment courses and non-credit courses for all ages in everything from arts and crafts to career enhancement courses.
College of the Ozarks is a four-year university for Christian students. Full-time students work instead of paying tuition. College of the Ozarks is located right outside of Branson, with the Ozarks in sight. The school offer men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball and men's baseball for athletes. This is no party school - alcohol is prohibited on and off campus.
Drury University is a private college located about 40 miles from Branson in Springfield. Campus housing is required for students not commuting from their parent's or guardian's home. Drury boasts a 12-to-one student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for individualized instruction. Scholarships are available by application, and financial aid is available for those who qualify. The school has frequently been listed in U.S. News and World Report's rankings for great schools at great prices.
Founded in 1905, Missouri State University is located in Springfield, about 40 miles from Branson. The school has additional campuses in Mountain Grove and West Plains, Missouri, as well as a campus in Dalian, China. Every year, the university hosts a public affairs week. The school offers six academic colleges to choose from and one graduate college. Missouri State University has a research park to keep the students and faculty involved in the city around them.