- CRC is a private, four-year church affiliated, but autonomous, co-ed liberal arts college.
School Highlights
Crowley's Ridge College serves 192 students (87% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 34%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Private-state tuition: $11,250
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Crowley's Ridge College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
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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School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Crowley's Ridge College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Crowley's Ridge College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 75% over five years.
Total Enrollment
192 students
1,250 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
167 students
519 students
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# Part-Time Students
25 students
731 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
171 students
564 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
167 students
519 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
25 students
723 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
141 students
160 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
10%
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% Black
24%
16%
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% White
67%
66%
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% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
1%
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Diversity Score
0.49
0.53
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
21%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3%
1.36%
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 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,250
$11,533
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$26,206
$9,750
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,916
$5,300
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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: 2021 (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 and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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