Colleges and Universities within 100 miles of Paragould

Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University enjoys a reputation as a quality regional institution of higher education and is recognized for offering special services to the people of the Arkansas Delta. It is the only comprehensive public university located in this region. The institution was founded in Jonesboro in 1909 by the Arkansas Legislature as a regional agricultural training school, and grew to university status in 1967. Today, the institution has more than 59,000 alumni.

ASU offers four doctoral degree programs, plus a wide range of programs at the specialist's, master's, bachelor's and associate's degree levels through the various colleges: Agriculture, Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Professions, Sciences and Mathematics, and University College.  Classes also are offered through The Honors College and the independent Department of Military Science.

Today, because of the close partnerships between the campuses, ASU reports a combined enrollment for its system of campuses. Total system enrollment in the fall of 2006 was 17,401. For information about educational opportunities at ASU, contact the Office of Admissions, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or call 870-972-3024 or 800-382-3030.

Arkansas State University - Paragould

Situated on Kingshighway, Arkansas State University’s Paragould hometown location makes is attractive to local students, while remaining highly accessible to commuter students from surrounding areas. The school’s location allows it to have strong ties to the Paragould area, as most of the students, faculty and staff reside in the area and are alumni of the local high schools. This blend of community and education is responsible for the school’s rapid growth from approximately 220 students to around 600 students in only six years.

ASU-Paragould’s comfortable size fosters individual contact among students, faculty, and staff, while still providing a high-quality education within a state of the art learning environment. Located in a former Wal-Mart building renovated by Arkansas State University, ASU-Paragould has a broad spectrum of ASU general education classes, comfortable facilities, modern computer labs and a student-focused faculty and staff. ASU-Paragould fits the needs of everyone involved, making it the perfect place for local students to start their college education.

Crowley’s Ridge College

The 150 acre campus of Crowley’s Ridge College is located on Highway 412 West within the city limits of Paragould. The college, which was founded in 1964, has provided a quality educational experience for more than 5,000 students. The pine tree covered rolling hills and centrally located lake on the CRC campus provide a picturesque setting for a great collegiate experience. Crowley’s Ridge College offers Associate and Bachelors Degrees. CRC now offers online classes and is the only Paragould college to offer intercollegiate sports. Intercollegiate sports at CRC include men’s basketball, baseball, and soccer; and women's volleyball, basketball, and fast-pitch softball. CRC competes in nationally recognized NCCAA (National Christian College Association). For more information, go to www.crc.edu.

Lyon College

Located in Batesville, AR, about two hours from Paragould, Lyon College has been recognized by both The Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Report as one of the best value liberal arts colleges in the nation. Lyon has an enrollment of approximately 500 students, allowing for an average student-faculty ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 14. Lyon College gives students the opportunity to choose from 18 different majors or design their own individualized major. The oldest independent college in Arkansas, Lyon was founded in 1872 and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.

University of Memphis

The University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN, about an hour and a half from Paragould. The University of Memphis has an enrollment of about 20,000 total students, including graduate and law students, and is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The University of Memphis offers 15 bachelor's degrees in more than 50 majors and 70 concentrations, Master's degrees in over 45 subjects, Doctoral degrees in 21 disciplines, a Specialist degree in education, Juris Doctor (law degree), and an online degree program.

Williams Baptist College

Williams Baptist College is a four-year, Liberal Arts College in Walnut Ridge, Ark., about a 30-minute drive from Paragould.  WBC has long been known for its caring, Christian environment, which the college aptly describes as "a personal journey in higher learning."  There are approximately 525 students on WBC's main campus, with a total enrollment of about 625.  The college's 13-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio ensures personal attention in the classroom, and with over 25 majors to choose from, Williams prepares students for a wide array of career options.  For more information, contact the WBC Office of Admissions at 800-722-4434 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .