Crowley's Ridge College

100 College Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • CRC is a private, four-year church affiliated, but autonomous, co-ed liberal arts college.

School Highlights

Crowley's Ridge College serves 197 students (86% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,250
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 90%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Crowley's Ridge College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Crowley's Ridge College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
35 staff
162 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Crowley's Ridge College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Crowley's Ridge College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 75% over five years.
Total Enrollment
197 students
1,217 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
170 students
481 students
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# Part-Time Students
27 students
736 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Crowley's Ridge College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
171 students
564 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
170 students
481 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
27 students
736 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
141 students
160 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
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% Asian
16%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Crowley's Ridge College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
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% Black
2%
10%
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% White
10%
4%
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% Hawaiian
69%
64%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Crowley's Ridge College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
Diversity Score
0.49
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Crowley's Ridge College and the community college average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
21%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Crowley's Ridge College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2308%
0.2308%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,900
$28,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $11,250 is less than the state average of $11,533. The private state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,250
$11,533
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Crowley's Ridge College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,206
$9,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Crowley's Ridge College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,916
$5,300
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Crowley's Ridge College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
520
SAT Writing
n/a
515
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Volleyball
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • CRC is a private, four-year church affiliated, but autonomous, co-ed liberal arts college. CRC is located in Paragould, Arkansas, near the crest of Crowley's Ridge. The scenic campus covers 112 acres of rolling hills densely covered by pine trees. CRC was founded in 1964. For roughly its first decade, CRC operated under the same governing board as Crowley's Ridge Academy, a K-12 Christian academy established in 1953. In 1975, the two institutions legally separated and now operate under separate charters and boards. Crowley's Ridge College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association and has received the highest possible status regarding the institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Crowley's Ridge College cost?
Crowley's Ridge College's private state tuition is approximately $11,250.
What sports does Crowley's Ridge College offer?
Crowley's Ridge College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Crowley's Ridge College's ranking?
Crowley's Ridge College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,250
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 90%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Arkansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,994 per year for in-state students and $4,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,533 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Arkansas is 91%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arkansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Arkansas is Bryan University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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