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Higher education is located nearby
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
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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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