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Crowley's Ridge College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 141
Religious affiliation Churches of Christ
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 23%

Located in Paragould, Arkansas, Crowley's Ridge College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Crowley's Ridge College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Crowley's Ridge College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Crowley's Ridge College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Crowley's Ridge College is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Crowley's Ridge College is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Crowley's Ridge College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,250

Cost of attendance at Crowley's Ridge College in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $7,808
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,250

Cost of attendance at Crowley's Ridge College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $14,444
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Crowley's Ridge College received on average $8,164 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,164
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 38 69% $4,630 $175,934
Other Federal Grant 43 78% $4,175 $179,521
State Grant/Scholarships 16 29% $969 $15,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 53 96% $4,792 $254,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 55 100% $8,164 $449,021

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Crowley's Ridge College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Crowley's Ridge College students is 23.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 12.9%.

23.1%

  • white 25.5% 12 students

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Crowley's Ridge College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Crowley's Ridge College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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