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The University of Minnesota Crookston, also known as UMC, was established in 1905, and is located in Crookston, Minnesota. The campus of the university is spread across more than 230 acres of land. UMC offers applied science undergraduate degrees in over 25 programs. Various degrees are also provided through online courses. In addition, students can opt for certificate courses in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management and Manufacturing Management.
The University of Minnesota Crookston's athletics department fields several men's and women's sports teams that compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. They are nicknamed the Golden Eagles. The teams participate in basketball, softball, soccer, and hockey. Various intramural sports programs are also organized in the campus.
University Of Minnesota Crookston is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Crookston, MN. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at University Of Minnesota Crookston top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at the school often study engineering, hospitality, agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, animal science and care, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
The admissions department at University Of Minnesota Crookston does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 390 to 490 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 560 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 2,346 students (1,603 full-time equivalent).
Students sports include formal participation in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Minnesota Crookston
107 Selvig Hall
Crookston, MN 56716
General Phone: (218) 281-8343
http://www.crk.umn.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 48 | business management, MIS, accounting, marketing, business |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 29 | conservation |
| Engineering | 25 | industrial engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | sports and fitness management, dietitian assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 18 | agricultural operations, agriculture, agricultural management, agricultural business |
| Hospitality | 15 | hospitality management |
| Animal Science And Care | 15 | equestrian studies, various animal sciences courses, animal science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 13 | various plant science courses, turf management, agronomy, horticultural science |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | interdisciplinary studies |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, agricultural teaching |
| Media | 7 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer networking |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | health service and sciences |
| Transportation | 1 | aviation tech |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health and medical administrative |
| Science | 0 | biology |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | software tech, industrial tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Minnesota Crookston in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 205 | 27 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, University Of Minnesota Crookston had a total enrollment of 2,346 students (1,603 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 43% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 60% |
| North Dakota | 11% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| California | 5% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
University Of Minnesota Crookston offers campus housing for 430 of its 1,603 (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 | 525 | 435 | 83% | 241 | 55% |
| Men | 292 | 249 | 85% | 137 | 55% |
| Women | 233 | 186 | 80% | 104 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| 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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,821 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,821 |
| Room and board | $ 5,692 |
| Room charge | $ 2,702 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| 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)
University Of Minnesota Crookston has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $73,035 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $65,134 | 3 | $61,225 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $56,650 | 5 | $53,669 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $48,188 | 7 | $28,435 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $39,436 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $58,576 | 18 | $45,221 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85 | 46 | 131 |
| Football | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| Basketball | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 35 | 37 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
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/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/Conservation, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Industrial Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Software Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
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 ADMINISTRATION
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
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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 5% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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