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University of Minnesota - Crookston

2900 University Ave, Crookston, MN 56716

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1905 view of the Northwest School of Agriculture-Crookston
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University of Minnesota - Crookston School Description

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is integral to the University's statewide land grant mission. The college provides it unique contribution through polytechnic programs that combine theory, practice, and experimentation in a technologically rich environment. UMC connects its teaching, research, and outreach to serve the public good.

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University of Minnesota - Crookston

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The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) is a four-year university located in Crookston, Minnesota. With approximately 1,200 students, it is the smallest campus in the University of Minnesota system.

Located near Crookston, Minnesota, the campus is situated in the Red River Valley, one of the richest and most diversified agricultural regions in the United States.

History

In 1895, the Minnesota legislature appropriated $30,000 to construct experimental research farms at Morris, Minnesota and Crookston, Minnesota. The Great Northern Railway, under the guidance of James J. Hill, donated . The Northwest Experiment Station was established.

In 1905, the Minnesota legislature appropriated $15,000 to establish the Northwest School of Agriculture, a regional residential agricultural high school. The school provided training in "the technical and practical business of agriculture and in the art of homemaking." The school year began in October and ended in March to accommodate farm students. In 1906, the Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA) officially opened.

In 1963, the University of Minnesota Bureau of Field Studies began examining the need for a two year institution of higher education at the NWSA and, in 1965, the University of Minnesota Technical Institute, a two-year (associate) degree granting institution, was formed.

In 1988, the name was changed to the University of Minnesota-Crookston (UMC). In 1993, the University of Minnesota-Crookston became a baccalaureate degree granting institution.

Campus

The campus, located on the northern edge of the city of Crookston, includes flower gardens bordering a spacious mall and a natural history area that contains virgin prairie land. Facilities built or renovated within the last decade include a recently completed apartment style residential hall (2006), the centrally located Student Center (2005), renovated Kiehle Building (2003), an indoor animal science arena and equine stable, a recreational and athletic complex (new gym floor install 2007), a horticulture complex, an environmental science facility, and an early childhood center.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Golden Eagle
Nickname:
UMC

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,279
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
94%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$10,006
Students Receiving Aid:
78%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$30 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of Minnesota - Crookston Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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University of Minnesota - Crookston Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 94%
Part-Time 6%
Men vs. Women
Men 58%
Women 42%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 79%
Other 11%
African-American 6%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 68%
Out-of-State 32%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Minnesota 68%
North Dakota 9%
Wisconsin 6%
California 2%
Nebraska 1%
Percent of Students International: 13%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 49%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
Basketball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
Baseball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)

University of Minnesota - Crookston Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-District In-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 7,942 $ 10,006  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 7,942 $ 0  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,720 $ 0  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 4,038 37%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,428 30%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,301 53%  
Student Loans:
 $ 7,539 53%  
Any Aid:
   78%  

University of Minnesota - Crookston Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 83% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 9%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 410, Math: 420
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 590
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 84%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 16, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 22, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $30.00
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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  • 1905 view of the Northwest School of Agriculture-Crookston
    1905 view of the Northwest School of Agriculture-Crookston [source]
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