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Ecclesia College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 140
Religious affiliation Interdenominational
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 67%
Students retention rate 54%
On-time graduation rate 16%

Located in Springdale, Arkansas, Ecclesia College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Ecclesia College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Ecclesia College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ecclesia College is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arkansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Ecclesia College is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arkansas is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ecclesia College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Association for Biblical Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

67.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,950

Cost of attendance at Ecclesia College in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $7,808
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,950

Cost of attendance at Ecclesia College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $14,444
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Ecclesia College received on average $12,015 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,015
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 29 58% $5,054 $146,573
Other Federal Grant 48 96% $7,087 $340,181
State Grant/Scholarships 5 10% $1,000 $5,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 50 100% $5,111 $255,553
Total Grant & Scholarships 50 100% $12,015 $600,734

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ecclesia College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ecclesia College students is 16.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 6.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.6%.

16.0%

  • white 17.1% 6 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Ecclesia College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ecclesia College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

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