PublicTownUniversity of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, Minnesota 56716-5001
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of Minnesota-Crookston is a public institution in Crookston with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,056 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,874.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Golden Eagles
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1895, the Minnesota legislature appropriated $30,000 to construct experimental research farms at Morris and Crookston.
- •In 1905, the Minnesota legislature appropriated $15,000 to establish the "Northwest School of Agriculture" (NWSA), a regional residential agricultural high school.
- •In 1906, the Northwest School of Agriculture officially opened.
- •Later in 1968 the name of the campus was changed from the University of Minnesota Technical Institute to the "University of Minnesota Technical College".
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
72.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Programs (37)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average