Ecclesia College is a private not-for-profit school with 235 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1975 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Springdale, Arkansas.
Ecclesia College will give you the option to receive an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.
Ecclesia College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 5 majors. The most popular concentration is Theology and Religion. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
Student Retention
30%
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Ecclesia College is very low at 30% (way below Arkansas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.
Students to Faculty Ratio
118 : 1
The graduation rate at Ecclesia College is average - 67%. Nearly 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to full-time faculty ratio at Ecclesia College is quite disappointing -- 118:1. Chances of getting high quality education with this rate might be questionable. Learn more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty Info report.
Tuition and Loans
FAFSA Code for 2010/11
038553
If you are planning to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Ecclesia College is 038553. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.
Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.
Tuition and fees per year
$15,100
It is reasonably easy to be approved for a loan at Ecclesia College, as 56% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $3,600.
Average tuition prices are slightly high, around $14,300 a year. The additional fees at Ecclesia College not covered by tuition are around $800; this totals $15,100 a year.
Admissions Information
Acceptance Rate
78%
This college will accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.
As reported in recent government data, 65 applications were submitted and 51 were accepted (78%); so it is easy to get admitted at this school.
Dual Credits Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Ecclesia College is $30.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition fees; in addition, this application fee is not refundable if the student is not accepted to this college.
If you wish to obtain additional information about admission at Ecclesia College, call this school's general information office at (479) 248-7236 or check Ecclesia College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Ecclesia College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 200 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option.
Crime and Safety
Safety Grade
A
Based on the college crime data, Ecclesia College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.
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