Crowley's Ridge College

100 College Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
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Tel: (870) 236-6901
www.crc.edu
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  • CRC is a private, four-year church affiliated, but autonomous, co-ed liberal arts college.

School Highlights

Crowley's Ridge College serves 198 students (88% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 35%.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Crowley's Ridge College(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges: Diverse FieldsAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profitPublic
Total Faculty17 staff62 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Crowley's Ridge College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Crowley's Ridge College diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment198 students1,436 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio12:121:1
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# Full-Time Students174 students562 students
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# Part-Time Students24 students874 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		149149
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian		-
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
7%
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% Black
7%
17%
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% White
92%
65%
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Diversity Score0.150.54
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College Completion Rate
19%
21%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$37,900$28,600
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Tuition Cost 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 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$11,250$11,533
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$20,729$10,543
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,500$5,250
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Sports

Total Sports Offered6 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball,
Cross Country, Golf,
Softball, Volleyball,
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Crowley's Ridge College is Black River Technical College (23.6 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 198 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,250
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 8%
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For Arkansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,990 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 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Arkansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.54, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Arkansas is University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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