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University of Minnesota Crookston
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  • 4 Year
  • CROOKSTON, MN

COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

We will be hosting in-person classes for the 2022-2023 academic year. In-person campus tours are available.

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade A
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade A

About

2900 UNIVERSITY AVE
CROOKSTON, MN 56716
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
From University of Minnesota Crookston

As one of five campuses of the world-renowned University of Minnesota system, the University of Minnesota Crookston is a four-year, public university with an enrollment of more than 1,600 students, located in Northwest Minnesota. We equip all students and faculty with laptop computers; provide individual attention and mentorship; and offer an active, hands-on approach to teaching and learning that puts students ahead of the competition!

We have a supportive, close-knit atmosphere where students, faculty, and staff interact and get to know one another. UMN Crookston also has a one-rate tuition plan – ALL students are charged the same standard in-state tuition rate, regardless of residency status. There is great value in our small campus experience because it results in a big degree from an established and highly regarded brand known for excellence: the University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota Crookston does not require an ACT or SAT for admission.

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University of Minnesota Crookston Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
48%
SAT Range
1000-1180
ACT Range
19-24
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$11,925 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,136 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
96%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 8 responses
91%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 11 responses
83%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 12 responses

Majors

Explore a career in Animal Science

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Let’s get you ready for careers that literally range from A-Z? Large animals. Small animals. We are talking about A (Animal Nutrition) to Z (Zoo Managers), and everything in between. Work with cattle, goats, sheep and horses located right here on our beautiful campus. What’s the best part? This is a major where your classrooms are barns, labs, paddocks, and stables. What are you waiting for?

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
4
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
4
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    14%
  • On Campus
    43%
  • Online
    43%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,050 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,254
Undergrads Over 25
33%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
35%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 9 responses
  • Eager
    33%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Outgoing
    22%
  • Driven
    11%
  • Purposeful
    11%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
56%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 16 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 13 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 9 responses
  • Small Campus Big Degree
    56%
  • Key to my future
    22%
  • New opportunities
    22%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
56%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 7 responses

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