Ecclesia College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Ecclesia College is a private university in Springdale, Arkansas, enrolling about 108 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 73.81% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,650 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,850
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,075 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 73.81% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 108 88.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 47.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 19.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 36.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 126
- Applicants (IPEDS): 120
- Room & Board: $8,000 annual estimate
Ecclesia College: what the data shows
Common questions about Ecclesia College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ecclesia College?
Ecclesia College is located in Springdale, AR (ZIP 72762).
Is Ecclesia College public or private?
Ecclesia College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Ecclesia College cost?
Published tuition: $16,850.
Average net price after aid: $22,075.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,801 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,663 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,393 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,248 |
| $110,001+ | $26,071 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $67,400.
How hard is it to get into Ecclesia College?
Admission rate: 73.81%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Ecclesia College?
Total enrollment: 108 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 126 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ecclesia College?
150%-time completion rate: 40.00%.
First-year retention: 48.4%.
What do graduates of Ecclesia College earn?
Median earnings: $32,147 six years after entry; $40,650 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,019.
48.55% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ecclesia College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (17 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (9 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (7 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (4 completions)
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies (3 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (3 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ecclesia College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 73.81%; completion rate 40.00%; median earnings $40,650 at 10 years; net price $22,075. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,850
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ecclesia College was $16,850.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,075
2024 Value
In 2024 Ecclesia College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,075.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$88,300 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,075 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$67,400 4-Year Tuition
$8,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,080 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,930 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$103,720 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Ecclesia College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.35% 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 Ecclesia 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 Ecclesia 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 | $15,140 | $15,140 | $17,801 |
| 2014 | $15,140 | $15,140 | $17,271 |
| 2015 | $15,140 | $15,140 | $17,805 |
| 2016 | $15,140 | $15,140 | $19,957 |
| 2017 | $15,140 | $15,140 | $19,380 |
| 2018 | $15,140 | $15,140 | $19,348 |
| 2019 | $15,950 | $15,950 | $18,838 |
| 2020 | $15,950 | $15,950 | $16,129 |
| 2021 | $15,950 | $15,950 | $17,209 |
| 2022 | $16,850 | $16,850 | $20,397 |
| 2023 | $16,850 | $16,850 | $24,294 |
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
73.81% Acceptance Rate
120 Total Applicants
57 Students Admitted
33 First-Time Students Enrolled
57.89% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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
Ecclesia College reported total enrollment of about 108 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 71% male and 29% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (41.7%), Black or African American (19.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (13.9%). About 48.55% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ecclesia College in 2024 is 108 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 126 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
48.4%
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 41.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.29% 100% Completion Time
40.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.29% of students graduating from Ecclesia College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 53% male / 47% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 89% male / 11% female
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 71% male / 29% 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 Ecclesia College.
Return on Investment
$13,019 Median Student Debt
$40,650 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.03% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
360.36% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Ecclesia College.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 17 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 9 completions
3. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 7 completions
4. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 4 completions
5. Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies: 3 completions
6. Counseling Psychology: 3 completions
7. Organizational Leadership: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Ecclesia College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ecclesia College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ecclesia College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 36.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $1,331
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,213
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ecclesia College is a private non-profit institution located in Springdale, 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. Enrollment is approximately 108 students. Student body composition includes White (41.7%), Black or African American (19.4%), Hispanic or Latino (13.9%). The admission rate is 73.81%. The 150%-time completion rate is 40.00%. Approximately 48.55% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Springdale, AR 72762
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Ecclesia College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ecclesia College located?
Ecclesia College is located in Springdale, AR.
What is Ecclesia College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Ecclesia College is 73.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 120 applicants and 57 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Ecclesia College cost?
Reported tuition is $16,850 and average net price is $22,075 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Ecclesia College?
Ecclesia College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 126 students, White (41.7%), Black or African American (19.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ecclesia College?
About 47.4% of students at Ecclesia College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ecclesia College earn?
Median earnings are $32,147 six years after entry and $40,650 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ecclesia College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Ecclesia College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,019.
Is Ecclesia College public or private?
Ecclesia College is a private nonprofit institution located in Springdale, AR.
Is Ecclesia College an HBCU?
No. Ecclesia College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ecclesia College a tribal college?
No. Ecclesia College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ecclesia College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ecclesia College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.9%).
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
- Springdale, Arkansas city profile
- 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.