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About University of Minnesota-Crookston

small public universityhealth and business focusselective baccalaureate collegetest optional admissions

University of Minnesota-Crookston is a public liberal arts college in Crookston, MN, known for its health and business focus, selective baccalaureate college, and test optional admissions. With an acceptance rate of 57%, UM Crookston is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 187 students each year. UM Crookston is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. UM Crookston offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $13,984 per year; the sticker price of $25,086 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Minnesota-Crookston acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

57%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Minnesota-Crookston

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Application Strategy
UMN Crookston specializes in applied, hands-on programs in areas like agriculture, aviation, and natural resources management, so make sure your application clearly connects your goals to one of these specific program areas rather than speaking in vague generalities about your major.
Application Strategy
Crookston is a small agricultural community in the Red River Valley, and students who show genuine interest in rural or agricultural settings tend to fit the campus culture well, so mention any relevant rural, farming, or outdoor experience you have.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Minnesota-Crookston actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$25k/yr$5.8k
30k-48k~$25k/yr$6.4k
48k-75k~$25k/yr$7.6k
75k-110k~$25k/yr$13.5k
110k+~$25k/yr$19.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

50%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,543
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

70%White
8%Hispanic
7%Black / African American
4%International
4%Asian
4%Two or More Races
3%Unknown / Unreported
1%American Indian / AK Native
Gender42% Men · 58% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status96% Citizens and Immigrants · 4% International
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