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Crookston, Minnesota is home to University Of Minnesota - Crookston. Crookston is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at University Of Minnesota - Crookston go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in hospitality, agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, animal science and care, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 385. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 417 and 585. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume University Of Minnesota - Crookston has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Minnesota - Crookston is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 2,134 enrolled students (as of 2005).
University Of Minnesota - Crookston values student athletics, and belongs to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Minnesota - Crookston
105 Selvig Hall
Crookston, MN 56716
General Phone: (218) 281-8343
Admissions Phone: (218) 281-8569
Financial Aid Phone: (218) 281-8563
http://www.crk.umn.edu/
University Of Minnesota - Crookston awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 60 | business management, MIS, marketing, business, accounting, business administration |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 31 | conservation, natural resources policy |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 24 | agricultural operations, agriculture, agricultural management, agricultural business, food processing |
| Engineering | 18 | industrial engineering |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 17 | various plant science courses, turf management, horticultural science, agronomy |
| Animal Science And Care | 17 | equestrian studies, various animal sciences courses, animal science |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, educational admin and supervision, agricultural teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | sports and fitness management, dietitian assistant |
| Hospitality | 11 | hospitality management |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | interdisciplinary studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 8 | health and medical administrative |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer networking |
| Transportation | 1 | aviation tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | health service and sciences |
| Media | 0 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | software tech, environmental control tech, industrial tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | housing and human environments |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Minnesota - Crookston in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 203 | 29 |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of Minnesota - Crookston had a total enrollment of 2,134 students (1,437 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 67% |
| North Dakota | 13% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
University Of Minnesota - Crookston offers campus housing for 436 of its 1,437 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Crookston, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 415 | 365 | 88% | 198 | 54% |
| Men | 243 | 209 | 86% | 108 | 52% |
| Women | 167 | 153 | 92% | 88 | 58% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 385 | 605 |
| SAT Math | 417 | 585 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (218) 281-8569
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,097 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,097 |
| Room and board | $ 5,038 |
| Room charge | $ 2,458 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Minnesota - Crookston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 406900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (218) 281-8563
University Of Minnesota - Crookston has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 23 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $76,912 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $62,958 | 3 | $56,429 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $54,067 | 7 | $48,399 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $59,596 | 13 | $52,123 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 95 | 43 | 138 |
| Football | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 30 | 30 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Animal Sciences, Other
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Industrial Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Software Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Housing and Human Environments, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Plant Sciences, Other
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Minnesota - Crookston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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