Crowder College
- Founded in 1963, Crowder College was established as a Community College serving the Community College District of Newton and McDonald Counties. Today the college serves a 9-county service region in southwest Missouri. with Instructional Centers in Cassville, McDonald County, Nevada, Webb City and the Joplin Advanced Training & Technology Center.
- With over 80 degree and program options the college offers degrees that transfer to a university or workforce. Certificates may be completed in one semester for workforce training. Missouri offers CORE 42 which provides transition to 4-year instutitions at junior status. Transfer agreements have been made with institutions both in state and out of state to make it as seamless as possible to continue pursing a bachelor's degree.
- Classes are offered in a flexible format for convenience with day, evening, online and hybrid or flex (part online/in-person) classes.
- Crowder College is part of the Missouri A+ program which provides any Missouri High School student graduating with A+ qualifications the opportunity to attend tuition and common fees free. This is a huge savings and is not available at Missouri 4-year universities.
- The college offers NJCAA athletic programs with mens' baseball and soccer; women's basketball and softball.
School Highlights
Crowder College serves 4,401 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 4,401 students
- In-state tuition: $95
- Out-state tuition: $154
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 23%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 414 teachers has grown by 109% over five years.
Crowder College
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
414 staff
102 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Crowder College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Crowder College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,401 students
1,850 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,875 students
680 students
# Part-Time Students
2,526 students
1,170 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
382 students
184 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
77%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
19%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.59
College Completion Rate
28%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,600
$30,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $95 is less than the state average of $4,978. The in-state tuition has declined by 97% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $154 is less than the state average of $6,468. The out-state tuition has declined by 95% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$95
$4,978
Out-State Tuition Fees
$154
$6,468
Tuition Notes
Indistrict (In-State) is for students residing in the taxing district of Neosho, McDonald County, East Newton, Diamond and Seneca school districts. All other students pay Out-of-District which is (Out-State) above. Common fees are $38 per credit hour.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,250
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
SAT Reading
n/a
525
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
20
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Soccer, Softball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Aggie Club | PAS | Agriculture | Baptist Student Union | Catholics on Campus | Collegiate 4-H | Crowder Players (Theatre) | Crowder Sentry News Network | Debate Club | Latino Union | Journalism and Mass Media Club | Nurses Association | Occupational Thera
Aggie Club | PAS | Agriculture | Baptist Student Union | Catholics on Campus | Collegiate 4-H | Crowder Players (Theatre) | Crowder Sentry News Network | Debate Club | Latino Union | Journalism and Mass Media Club | Nurses Association | Occupational Thera
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Crowder College has been a part of many lives thorughout Southwest Missouri and around the world! The choice to come to Crowder is yours to make, and it is an excellent place to start the next chapter of your life. The one that helps you become independent, gain a new career, or increase your opportunities through continued education.
- Crowder College is MUCH MORE than an education. It is a famiily of your neighbors and friends providing a quality education at an affordable price. You won't find devoted educators like this anywhere else!
- The College is also fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association.
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