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Crichton College, also known as CC, is a private, four year Christian college in Memphis, Tennessee. CC was founded in 1941 as a bible study class by Reverend Thomas McKinney. Today, it offers programs at the certificate, associate and bachelor degree levels in subjects including humanities, business science, education, psychology and Christian ministry.
Crichton College participates in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Association of Independent Institutions. The athletics teams, which are nicknamed the Comets, participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and volleyball. CC has a Student Government Association that acts as a link between the college authorities and students.
The campus of Crichton is in Memphis, TN, which is a large city. Its Undenominational nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Crichton is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.
Crichton is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Crichton is challenging; it only admitted 39% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 395 and 425.
In 2007-2008, Crichton had 1,007 students enrolled (898 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Crichton are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Crichton offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Division I Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
Crichton College
255 N Highland
Memphis, TN 38111-1375
General Phone: (901) 320-9700
http://www.crichton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 78 | elementary school teaching, education, middle school teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, history teaching, teacher education and development, ... |
| Business and Management | 55 | non-profit management, business management, business administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 9 | bible studies |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | English, liberal arts and sciences, humanities, history |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
| Science | 0 | biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Crichton in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 124 | 19 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 34 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Crichton had a total enrollment of 1,007 students (898 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 83% |
| Part-Time | 17% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 68% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 85% |
| Mississippi | 11% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Crichton offers campus housing for 176 of its 898 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Memphis, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 819 | 317 | 39% | 134 | 42% |
| Men | 246 | 105 | 43% | 44 | 42% |
| Women | 248 | 212 | 85% | 90 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 420 |
| SAT Math | 395 | 425 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 411 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,114 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,114 |
| Room and board | $ 8,332 |
| Room charge | $ 4,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,032 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,032 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,588 |
Financial Aid:
Crichton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 998200)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $44,432 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $48,000 | 7 | $42,143 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $46,358 | 13 | $42,533 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division I Independents |
| Baseball | Division I Independents |
| Track | Division I Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 23 | 62 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 23 | 24 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Crichton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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