junior college history and athletic information

CROWLEY'S RIDGE COLLEGE

Crowley's Ridge College is a 2 year institution with a robust and strong Christian background and a reputation for providing a quality liberal arts education to the school's local community.  
The College was founded in 1964 with great support from the local and religious community; for example, the Arkansas governor Orval Faubus took part in the groundbreaking ceremony. Crowley's Ridge College is situated in Paragould, Arkansas, close to the crest of Crowley's Ridge. The scenic college campus is located on one hundred and fifty acres of rolling hills densely covered by pine trees. for it's 1st ten years the school operated under the same governing board as Crowley's Ridge Academy, a K-12 Christian academy that was established in 1953. In 1975, the 2 schools legally separated and now operate under separate boards and charters.

Crowley's academic program is designed to integrate spiritual life, scholarship and service. Students benefit from small classes and personal attention from Faculty, Staff, and Administrators. The mission of the college is to “Promote Academic and Spiritual growth in every student.” Over five thousand students are now counted among the School's alumni.