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Higher education at Crown College
With over 1,400 students , 18 NCAA-Division III athletic teams , and a faculty that ’ s consistently ranked highly by the student body , Crown College is a fully-accredited college located just a few minutes from downtown Waconia in St . Bonifacius .
Offering traditional on-campus undergraduate degrees along with online and master ’ s degrees , Crown has been ranked among the “ Best Midwest Regional Colleges ” by US News & World Report and “ Best Online Christian College Graduate Programs ” by Christian Universities Online .
The college is fully accredited and offers nearly 60 academic degree programs options with low student / faculty ratios , internship and study abroad opportunities , and strong preparation for careers with 95 % of on-campus students being employed or enrolled in a graduate program within the first year of graduation .
Nestled on 215 acres of majestic oaks , rolling hills , and sparkling lakes , the campus is well-designed for all seasons with centrally-located classrooms , student center , food services , and indoor athletic facilities . The larger campus includes multiple athletic fields including the $ 2.4 million stadium , a professionally designed 18-hole disc golf course , and miles of walking / running trails .
As a Christian college , students benefit from an outstanding campus environment with faculty that serve as instructors and mentors . The school has exceptional NCLEX pass rates for its nursing students , houses a best-in-class exercise science laboratory with testing equipment used to improve performance of athletes at the collegiate and professional levels , and numerous other degree choices in business , communication , education , international studies , psychology , ministry , and more . Students also graduate Crown with a global focus with many students taking at least one international Destination : Serve trip before graduating from Crown .
Preview Days , Open Houses , and athletic games are conducted throughout the year and are great opportunities to learn more about the college . Dates are posted on the website and families may also schedule personal tours with an admission counselor .
To learn more , visit www . crown . edu .
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