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Crichton College

255 N Highland, Memphis, TN 38111

http://www.crichton.edu/

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Crichton College educates students in a Christ-centered, liberal arts community to think critically, grow spiritually, and change our world.

Crichton College

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Crichton College is a private Christian, liberal arts college located in Memphis, Tennessee.

Crichton College is a four-year, coeducational institution governed by an independent, self-perpetuating Board of Directors. Higher education at Crichton College is combined with evangelical Christian faith and intends to relate education to the needs of people in contemporary society. The biblical basis of all programs is a distinctive part of the Crichton curriculum, intended to ensure the centrality of Biblical principles in the academic programs, philosophy, and life of the College.

Crichton College offers majors in psychology, biblical studies, business, biology, chemistry, professional education, pre-nursing, English, history, liberal studies, and pre-law. The faculty is encouraged to motivate students to practice a reasoned and vital faith that will enable them to lead mature and creative lives. While the faculty attends different churches, they all are selected to be dedicated Christians committed to the ideals of free inquiry in the pursuit of truth and respect for all people. The student body also represents diverse churches, races, and social backgrounds.

Crichton College endeavors to offer students a well-rounded educational experience, which allows them to explore all dimensions of their personalities while, at the same time, receiving instruction in the pursuit of a career.

Crichton further endeavors to promote whole person development, recognizing that under the sovereignty of God all people possess intellectual, spiritual, psychological, and physical dimensions.

As of January, 2007, there were about 1100 students enrolled at Crichton. Tuition was $4980 per semester, and apartment housing was $1875 per semester.

The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and it is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

History

Crichton was founded in 1941 as a Bible training center, expanded to a Bible Institute in 1948, and became a four-year Bible College in 1960. Mid-South Bible College was first accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education in 1971 and, subsequently, in 1986 as a liberal arts college by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). To reflect its new comprehensive nature, the college changed its name from Mid-South Bible to Crichton College in 1987. In 1989, Crichton moved to 6655 Winchester Road, in the urbanized Southeastern part of Shelby County between Germantown and Memphis. There, Crichton shared a campus with local megachurch, Central Church.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Undenominational
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
910
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
87%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 10,248
Students Receiving Aid:
52%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Degree Programs at Crichton College

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • English Language and Literature See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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    • History See more schools with programs in History
      • History
        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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      • Theology and Religious Vocations
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  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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      • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
        A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs of non-profit corporations, including foundations, educational institutions, associations, and other such organizations, and public agencies and governmental operations. Includes instruction in business management, principles of public administration, principles of accounting and financial management, human resources management, taxation of non-profit organizations, and business law as applied to non-profit organizations.
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  • Education

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        A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education.
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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
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      • Secondary Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
      Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.
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  • Legal Professions

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    • Pre-Law Studies
      A program that prepares individuals for the professional study of law at the post-baccalaureate level.
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  • Life Science

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      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Natural Sciences

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      • General Chemistry
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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Certificate Programs at Crichton College

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Nursing See more schools with programs in Nursing
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 87%
Part-Time 13%
Men vs. Women
Women 62%
Men 38%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 50%
Caucasian 32%
Other 18%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 70%
Out-of-State 30%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Tennessee 70%
Michigan 4%
California 3%
Texas 2%
Alabama 2%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 13%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (TranSouth Athletic Conference)
Baseball (TranSouth Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 10,248    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 9,960    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 288    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 4,076 19%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 4,943 4%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 6,166 37%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,204 32%  
Any Aid:
   52%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 43% (Highly Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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