Crown is located on a hilltop surrounded by a redwood forest. The core buildings consist of a dining hall, lounge spaces, recreation facilities, faculty offices, and classroom built around a large patio and central fountain.

The College's residential facilities are made up of eight residence hall buildings and eight apartment buildings housing approximately 1/2 of affiliated students. The facilities at Crown College were built through a partnership of public funds and a gift from the Crown Zellerbach Foundation.

The mission of crown college is to promote intellectual, personal and social success and to provide an ethical and inclusive living and learning environment.