- CRC is a private, four-year church affiliated, but autonomous, co-ed liberal arts college.
School Highlights
Crowley's Ridge College serves 241 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Private-state tuition: $11,250
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- 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
School Overview
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 45% over five years.
Crowley's Ridge College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1964
Campus Size
168 acres
Total Faculty
19 staff
61 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Crowley's Ridge College has grown by 25% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Crowley's Ridge College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
241 students
1,285 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
158 students
440 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
83 students
845 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
241 students
1,308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
158 students
440 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
83 students
860 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
141 students
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
14%
17%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
73%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Unknown races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.57
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3095%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,900
$28,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $11,250 is more than the state average of $9,645. The private state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,250
$9,645
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
92%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,206
$9,673
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,916
$5,300
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryGolf
SoftballVolleyball
Colors
White, Green
Source: 2025 (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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