Ecclesia College
Springdale, Arkansas 72762
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Ecclesia College is a private institution in Springdale with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 132 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,650 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,294.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •(February 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Jun 1975, Oren and Inez Paris, accompanied by their children and Oren's parents, veterans of the ministry, established Ecclesia Inc.
- •1976, the school enjoyed a strong and autonomous relationship with Youth With A Mission, "an international movement of Christians dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world.
- •" 1996, Ecclesia College applied for membership in the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
- •Mar 1997, Ecclesia's Board of Governance inaugurated Oren Paris III as the new president.
- •2005, Ecclesia received accreditation and offers degrees both on campus and online.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
47.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$9,000
Programs (15)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
41%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AR state average