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Crowley's Ridge College

Paragould, AR · Rural · 165 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Crowley’s Ridge College is a small, private Christian liberal arts institution in Paragould, Arkansas, affiliated with the Churches of Christ and recognized for its tight-knit, values-driven environment. The college provides focused bachelor’s degree programs, with particular strengths in areas such as elementary education, business administration, biblical studies, and sports management. Campus life centers on an intentional spiritual community featuring regular chapel services, active student ministries, and competitive NAIA Pioneer athletics. With an undergraduate enrollment of just a few hundred students, CRC sets itself apart by offering an exceptionally personalized, family-like atmosphere with direct mentorship from faculty.


Wikipedia:Crowley's Ridge College is a private Christian college in Paragould, Arkansas, United States. While the college is affiliated with the Churches of Christ, students of all religious backgrounds are welcome. The fall 2024 student population of 299 comprises both non-traditional and traditional residential and commuter students.

Location
Paragould, AR, 72450 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
78 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$27,340
Avg net price
$16,315
Room & board
$8,500
Tuition
$16,670
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,652
$30–48k
$17,238
$48–75k
$12,707
$75–110k
$19,956
$110k+
$18,079
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
30%
4-yr on-time completion
23%
1st-yr retention
54%
Transfer-out rate
45%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
28%
Transferred
50%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
22%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,362
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,533
Median debt
$26,228
Monthly loan payment
$278
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$17,958
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,500
Student Body
Men 58%Women 42%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
42%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$47,685
Independent students
12%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
4%
Black
18%
Asian
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$33,362
10 years after entry
$39,533
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness8
Bible/Biblical Studies3
Business Administration, Management and Operations3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1
Marketing1
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Institutional
Endowment
$2M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
45%
Avg faculty salary
$6,135/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,858
Federal loan rate
56%

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