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Crichton College is a private Christian, liberal arts college located in Memphis, Tennessee. The college was established in 1941 and is today set across an area of 25 acres. Crichton College offers bachelor’s degree programs and non-degree programs in several subjects, including psychology, biblical studies, business, biology, chemistry, professional education and pre-nursing. The college also offers programs in professional and adult education.
Crichton College has several clubs, organizations and honor societies operating on campus, including Alpha Sigma Lambda, Chi Psi Psychology Club, the Crichton Football League, Intramural Coed Sports and the Society for Human Resource Management.
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Campus Location255 N Highland
Memphis, TN 38111-1375
USA
Main Tel: (901) 320-9700
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Crichton College HighlightsWhere Crichton College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Undenominational religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching and business and management.
- Selective admissions.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 150 | 16 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 46 | 5 | | 1-2 year certificate | 1 | 2 |
Crichton StudentsThe student enrollment at Crichton was 1,007 in 2007 (751 full-time equivalent). About 32% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 68% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 79% are full-time and 21% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,136 | | Room | $ 5,600 | | Board | $ 4,032 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,032 | | Other | $ 3,588 |
Financial Aid: Crichton participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 39 |
Housing and MealsCrichton provides on-campus housing for 153 of its 751 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Crichton AthleticsCrichton is in the TranSouth Athletic Conference for major sports. Crichton offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 39 male students received the aid (men were 63% of those receiving aid) and 23 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 37% of students receiving such aid) .
Crichton Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 43% | | Women | 39% | | All | 39% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 400-420 | | Math | 395-425 | | Writing | 410-410 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (69 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (80 awarded) - Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
LAW (1 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (4 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (25 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Youth Ministry
SCIENCE (3 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (15 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Crichton with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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