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Crowley's Ridge College

Paragould, Arkansas 72450

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Crowley's Ridge College is a private rural institution in Paragould, Arkansas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 162 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,533 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,236.

Established
1964
Type
Private college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

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SAT Avg
162Students
9:1Student:Faculty
26%Grad Rate
$39,533Earnings 10yr
$17,236Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Crowley's Ridge College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$16,440
Room & Board$7,900
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$25,817
Average Net Price$17,236
Median Debt at Graduation$26,228
Monthly Payment (10yr)$278

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,388
$30–48K$15,291
$48–75K$18,265
$75–110K$17,590
$110K+$20,942

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,236

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,918

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (12)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
162
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 18%
Hispanic 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate26.1%
Freshman Retention71.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,362
8 Years$36,442
10 Years$39,533

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from AR state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
178 mi(309 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
212 mi(367 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
303 mi(525 min)

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