Crowder College boasts enrollment increase for Fall 2026
Crowder sees their largest enrollment totals since 2019.
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Neosho, MO – Crowder College reported Fall 2026 enrollment as 4,424 students taking 40,995 credit hours, representing increases of 2.01% in headcount enrollment and 3.02% in credit hours compared to Fall 2025.
The college also experienced growth among new students, with first-time student enrollment increasing 5% over the previous fall.
Academic programs showing the largest increase were Allied Health programs with 18.6% more students enrolled. Students declaring nursing majors also increased by 7.61%. Technical education programs, excluding health sciences, are up 2.8%. This is also the first fall semester at the new Joplin Advanced Training and Workforce Center (ATWC) location. The workforce-aligned programs at the Joplin ATWC saw an 8.3% increase in student headcount.
“These trends suggest overall value and that relevant programs of study at community colleges are shaping where students enroll. Faculty and staff at Crowder continue to innovate finding more ways to offer flexible course offerings and student services at multiple locations. This provides more pathways for students to enroll and complete programs in high-demand workforce options in the southwest Missouri region,” said Crowder College President Dr. Chett Daniel.
Crowder College provides over 90 degree and certificate programs creating pathways into the workforce and transfer opportunities to continue educational pursuits. With six locations across southwest Missouri, online classes, and no out-of-state tuition, Crowder is a great place to obtain higher education.
The main campus in Neosho provides on-campus housing and NJCAA Division I sports programs, with additional locations in Cassville, Joplin Advanced Training & Workforce Center, McDonald County, Nevada, and Webb City.
The Joplin ATWC moved last spring to the newly remodeled larger facility providing specialized career programs.
