University of Minnesota Crookston Description:
Located in Northwestern Minnesota, the University of Minnesota at Crookston (UMC) is one of the five main campuses in the University of Minnesota System. The university has been offering bachelor's degree programs since 1993, and has built a niche for itself in scientific, technical and professional fields. Programs in natural resources and business are among the most popular. All students are provided with laptop computers, and the school values student interaction with the faculty and a hands-on approach to education. With a 16 to 1 student / faculty ratio, Crookston is better equipped to deliver individual attention than many larger public universities. On the athletic front, the UMC Golden Eagles compete in the NCAA Division II Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). Equestrian competes in the Division II Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 73%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 450 / 560
- SAT Math: 460 / 560
- SAT Writing: 440 / 510
- ACT Composite: 20 / 25
- ACT English: 18 / 24
- ACT Math: 19 / 25
- ACT Writing: 6 / 8
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 2,653 (all undergraduate)
- Gender Breakdown: 49% Male / 51% Female
- 51% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $11,456
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $7,018
- Other Expenses: $2,286
- Total Cost: $21,760
University of Minnesota Crookston Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 93%
- UMC Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 91%
- Loans: 73%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $8,324
- Loans: $6,948
Most Popular Majors:
Agronomy, Business Administration, Natural Resources
Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 34%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 46%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
More Minnesota Colleges - Information and Admissions Data:
Augsburg | Bethel | Carleton | Concordia College Moorhead | Concordia University Saint Paul | Crown | Gustavus Adolphus | Hamline | Macalester | Minnesota State Mankato | North Central | Northwestern College | Saint Benedict | St. Catherine | Saint John's | Saint Mary's | St. Olaf | St. Scholastica | St. Thomas | UM Crookston | UM Duluth | UM Morris | UM Twin Cities | Winona State
University of Minnesota Crookston Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www3.crk.umn.edu/info/mission.htm
"The University of Minnesota , Crookston (UMC) is integral to the University's statewide land grant mission. The college provides its unique contribution through applied, career-oriented learning programs that combine theory, practice and experimentation in a technologically rich environment. UMC connects its teaching, research and outreach to serve the public good."
