“A Christ-centered education equipping students to lead, serve, and transform the world.”
Crown College is a private, Christian liberal arts institution founded in 1916 and affiliated with The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA). Located on a scenic 215-acre campus in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota — approximately 40 minutes west of the Twin Cities — Crown offers a rigorous academic environment integrated with a vibrant faith community. Since its founding as the Alliance Training Home, Crown has remained dedicated to preparing students not only for careers but for lives of purposeful service and global mission. The college holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission and is recognized nationally for its commitment to social mobility, ranking #10 among Regional Universities Midwest for that metric by US News. Academic life at Crown centers on a Biblical worldview woven throughout all disciplines. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate degree programs organized across eight areas of study: Theology and Ministry, Business and Leadership, Psychology and Counseling, Health and Science, Teacher Education, Communication and Media Arts, Criminal Justice and History, and Sport Management. The Nursing (BSN) program stands out as the highest-earning pathway, with graduates entering healthcare at median starting salaries around $60,400. Business Administration, Psychology, and various ministry leadership programs also draw strong enrollment and produce graduates with clear career trajectories. Student life at Crown is shaped by a close-knit residential campus community of under 1,400 undergraduates. More than 40% of students participate in one of 18 NCAA Division III varsity athletic teams competing as the Crown Polars in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC). Campus traditions draw heavily from the college's faith community and outdoor Minnesota setting — including mission trip opportunities, chapel gatherings, and brother-sister residence hall events. Affordability is a hallmark: 99% of first-year students receive institutional financial aid, with average freshman aid packages of over $15,000. Members of C&MA churches qualify for a 50% tuition discount, making Crown one of the most accessible Christian colleges in the Midwest.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Regional Universities Midwest
US News 2026
Top Performers on Social Mobility (Regional Universities Midwest)
US News 2026
Test Free — No test scores needed — they won't be reviewed even if submitted.
Official SourceRolling Admissions
Applications accepted on a rolling basis; apply before the first day of classes
This university does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admissions.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$31,410 – $32,668
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$32,668
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Crown's flagship area, offering programs in pastoral leadership, youth ministry, intercultural studies, and biblical studies — all grounded in C&MA theology.
Practical business and leadership education preparing students for organizational and entrepreneurial careers.
Including the high-demand Bachelor of Science in Nursing and pre-professional science pathways.
One of the largest programs by graduates, combining clinical and faith-integrated approaches to mental health.
Minnesota-licensed teacher preparation programs for elementary and secondary levels.
Programs in written, digital, and broadcast communication.
Career-oriented programs in law enforcement and the social sciences.
Over 20 online and graduate programs, including ministry, counseling, and business degrees.
4 years
ACEN-accredited BSN program with strong clinical placements in the Twin Cities metro area; graduates earn median starting salaries around $60,400.
4 years
Crown's historic flagship; integrates rigorous theological study with hands-on ministry practicum in partnership with C&MA churches globally.
4 years
Broad business curriculum with concentrations in management, marketing, and entrepreneurship, taught from a values-driven leadership perspective.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $31,410
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
