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University of Minnesota-Crookston

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 560
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 48%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Crookston, Minnesota, University of Minnesota-Crookston is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Minnesota-Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at University of Minnesota-Crookston is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Minnesota-Crookston do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

48.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,514

Cost of attendance at University of Minnesota-Crookston in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,514

Cost of attendance at University of Minnesota-Crookston in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at University of Minnesota-Crookston received on average $11,136 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,136
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 67 36% $5,128 $343,604
Other Federal Grant 67 36% $5,657 $379,028
State Grant/Scholarships 70 38% $4,675 $327,222
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 174 94% $7,333 $1,275,970
Total Grant & Scholarships 178 96% $11,136 $1,982,220

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Minnesota-Crookston students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Minnesota-Crookston students is 56.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.9%.

56.0%

  • asian 75.0% 3 students
  • African American 25.0% 4 students
  • white 61.4% 94 students
  • hispanic 38.5% 5 students
  • International Students 60.0% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  • Basketball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Minnesota-Crookston provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Minnesota-Crookston offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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