PARAGOULD, AR (January 29, 2026) – Crowley’s Ridge College (CRC) continues its positive enrollment momentum with a strong Spring 2026 semester. The official 11th-day headcount stands at 311 students, marking the largest enrollment in the college’s history and reflecting CRC’s ongoing commitment to providing quality Christian higher education in a Christ-centered environment.
This growth represents continued progress in enrollment and highlights the expanding reach of CRC’s academic, athletic, concurrent enrollment programs, and the institution’s success in working with other schools and colleges.
Key Highlights of Spring 2026 Enrollment:
-Total Headcount: 311 students, a new record, breaking the former 299 record set in fall 2025
-Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 185.07
-Residential and Commuters: 142 students
-Concurrent Enrollment: 145 high school students earning college credit through partnerships with schools across Central and Northeast Arkansas, West Memphis, and homeschool families
-Arkansas Residents: 219 students (70.4%)
-States Represented: 29 total states
“Seeing a spring headcount of 311 students, which is higher than our fall 2025 headcount, is extremely encouraging for Crowley’s Ridge College,” said Dr. Richard Johnson, President. “These numbers reflect
God’s blessings on this College and the faithful work of our admissions team, coaches, faculty, staff, as well as the trust families place in CRC to provide a Christ-centered education that prepares students for
lives of service and leadership.”
CRC continues to experience strong interest in several academic areas, including Business, Teacher Education, Biblical Studies, Psychology, and General Studies, while also expanding opportunities through
concurrent enrollment and strategic partnerships.
“We are especially grateful for the growth in concurrent enrollment and the continued strength of our residential and athletic programs,” Johnson added. “More students are choosing CRC as a place where
faith, learning, and community come together. I am thankful for the excellent work of all our CRC family who are helping move CRC forward as we continue to grow in our outreach to CRC students.”
For more information about enrollment or academic programs at Crowley’s Ridge College, visit www.crc.edu or call (870) 236-6901.
About Crowley’s Ridge College
Crowley’s Ridge College, located in Paragould, Arkansas, is a private, four-year Christian college dedicated to providing a transformative education rooted in faith, service, and academic excellence.
