Crowley's Ridge College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Crowley's Ridge College is a private university in Paragould, Arkansas, enrolling about 165 students. Crowley's Ridge College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $16,670 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $39,533 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,670
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,315 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 165 95.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.85%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 39.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 9.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 12.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 44.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 380
- Room & Board: $8,500 annual estimate
Crowley's Ridge College: what the data shows
Common questions about Crowley's Ridge College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Crowley's Ridge College?
Crowley's Ridge College is located in Paragould, AR (ZIP 72450).
Is Crowley's Ridge College public or private?
Crowley's Ridge College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Crowley's Ridge College cost?
Published tuition: $16,670.
Average net price after aid: $16,315.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,652 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,238 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,707 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,956 |
| $110,001+ | $18,079 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $66,680.
How big is Crowley's Ridge College?
Total enrollment: 165 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 380 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Crowley's Ridge College?
150%-time completion rate: 35.85%.
First-year retention: 53.8%.
What do graduates of Crowley's Ridge College earn?
Median earnings: $33,362 six years after entry; $39,533 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,228.
41.78% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Crowley's Ridge College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (9 completions)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (8 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (6 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (5 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (3 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (3 completions)
- Bible/Biblical Studies (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Crowley's Ridge College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 35.85%; median earnings $39,533 at 10 years; net price $16,315. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,670
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Crowley's Ridge College was $16,670.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,315
2024 Value
In 2024 Crowley's Ridge College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,315.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$65,260 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,315 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$66,680 4-Year Tuition
$8,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$25,170 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$100,680 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Crowley's Ridge College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
55.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Crowley's Ridge College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Crowley's Ridge College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,900 | $10,900 | $10,192 |
| 2014 | $11,800 | $11,800 | $12,476 |
| 2015 | $11,900 | $11,900 | $12,803 |
| 2016 | $12,500 | $12,500 | $13,581 |
| 2017 | $12,250 | $12,250 | $16,551 |
| 2018 | $13,600 | $13,600 | $13,334 |
| 2019 | $14,500 | $14,500 | $13,796 |
| 2020 | $15,100 | $15,100 | $14,395 |
| 2021 | $15,250 | $15,250 | $15,968 |
| 2022 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,321 |
| 2023 | $16,440 | $16,440 | $17,236 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Crowley's Ridge College reported total enrollment of about 165 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 58% male and 42% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.4%), Black or African American (17.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%). About 41.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Crowley's Ridge College in 2024 is 165 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 380 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
53.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 76.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.64% 100% Completion Time
35.85% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.64% of students graduating from Crowley's Ridge College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 56% male / 44% female
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 38% male / 62% female
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 67% male / 33% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Crowley's Ridge College.
Return on Investment
$26,228 Median Student Debt
$39,533 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
66.34% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
505.78% Return on Investment
6.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Crowley's Ridge College.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 9 completions
2. Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 8 completions
3. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 6 completions
4. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 5 completions
5. Elementary Education and Teaching: 3 completions
6. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 3 completions
7. Bible/Biblical Studies: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Crowley's Ridge College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Crowley's Ridge College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Crowley's Ridge College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 44.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,135
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,858
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Crowley's Ridge College is a private non-profit institution located in Paragould, AR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. Enrollment is approximately 165 students. Student body composition includes White (76.4%), Black or African American (17.6%), Hispanic or Latino (3.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 35.85%. Approximately 41.78% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Paragould, AR 72450
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.85% graduation rate at Crowley's Ridge College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crowley's Ridge College located?
Crowley's Ridge College is located in Paragould, AR.
How much does Crowley's Ridge College cost?
Reported tuition is $16,670 and average net price is $16,315 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,500 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Crowley's Ridge College?
Crowley's Ridge College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 380 students, White (76.4%), Black or African American (17.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Crowley's Ridge College?
About 39.6% of students at Crowley's Ridge College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Crowley's Ridge College earn?
Median earnings are $33,362 six years after entry and $39,533 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Crowley's Ridge College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 35.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Crowley's Ridge College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,228.
Is Crowley's Ridge College public or private?
Crowley's Ridge College is a private nonprofit institution located in Paragould, AR.
Is Crowley's Ridge College an HBCU?
No. Crowley's Ridge College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Crowley's Ridge College a tribal college?
No. Crowley's Ridge College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Crowley's Ridge College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Crowley's Ridge College does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.6%).
Is Crowley's Ridge College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Crowley's Ridge College: Churches of Christ.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.