The main campus of Crown College is in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota (a large suburb). The school is a Christ and Missionary Alliance Church institution. Crown College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Crown College offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to office and administration.
Crown College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 485 to 620. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 440 or more. Students attending Crown College come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Crown College had 1,304 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Crown College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Crown College belong to the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Crown College is to provide a biblically-based education for Christian leadership in The Christian and Missionary Alliance, the church-at-large, and the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Crown College
8700 College View Drive
Saint Bonifacius, MN 55375-9001
http://www.crown.edu
Crown College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 82 | religious education, missionary studies, pastoral counseling, theology, bible studies, youth ministry, Christian studies, theological and ministerial studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 28 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education, music teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 28 | business management, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 27 | liberal arts and humanities, English, history, linguistics, general studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Office And Administration | 12 | general office occupations |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | system administration |
| Science | 6 | biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Music | 1 | music, music performance |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | sports and fitness management |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Media | 0 | media studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | pre-nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Crown College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 155 | 32 |
| Associate's degree | 23 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 13 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 11 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Crown College had a total enrollment of 1,304 students (1,077 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 71% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Montana | 4% |
| Nebraska | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Wyoming | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Crown College offers campus housing for 536 of its 1,077 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Bonifacius, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 435 | 311 | 71% | 170 | 55% |
| Men | 193 | 130 | 67% | 79 | 61% |
| Women | 242 | 181 | 75% | 91 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 485 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 605 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| 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 | $ 15,646 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,646 |
| Room and board | $ 6,218 |
| Room charge | $ 3,074 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,144 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,920 |
Financial Aid:
Crown College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 238300)
Crown College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $31,163 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $30,675 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $32,639 | 5 | $35,677 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $31,779 | 5 | $35,677 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
System Administration/Administrator
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Linguistics
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Crown College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Christ and Missionary Alliance Church affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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