University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN 56716-5001
About University of Minnesota-Crookston
University of Minnesota-Crookston is a public four-year university in Crookston, Minnesota, enrolling about 1,729 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 87.86% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $58,056 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- University of Minnesota-Crookston charges about 2.4× the national public median tuition ($13,288).
- Versus the Minnesota median, sticker tuition is 37% above.
- Average net price runs below the Minnesota median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 49.76%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $58,056.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at University of Minnesota-Crookston is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1089% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | $13,288 | $12,212 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Minnesota (state median) | $9,706 | $13,322 | 92 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 8% below published tuition at University of Minnesota-Crookston
Key findings
- University of Minnesota-Crookston's average net price ($12,212) is 8% below published tuition ($13,288).
- University of Minnesota-Crookston charges about 2.4× the national public median tuition ($13,288).
- Versus the Minnesota median, sticker tuition is 37% above.
- Average net price runs below the Minnesota median net price.
University of Minnesota-Crookston tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,288
Finding University of Minnesota-Crookston charges about 2.4× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,288. That is about 2.4× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Minnesota median ($9,706), sticker tuition is 37% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 12% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at University of Minnesota-Crookston versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at University of Minnesota-Crookston versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at University of Minnesota-Crookston is $12,212.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $12,212 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,110 below the Minnesota median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $2,759 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway University of Minnesota-Crookston’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 8% lower after grants and scholarships.
University of Minnesota-Crookston: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for University of Minnesota-Crookston—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,288
Avg. net price
$12,212
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $5,758 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,368 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,587 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,542 |
| $110,001+ | $19,289 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $53,152. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What University of Minnesota-Crookston is known for
Top program completions
- Accounting31
- Finance, General31
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management27
- Business Administration and Management, General27
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General21
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 20% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is University of Minnesota-Crookston a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
University of Minnesota-Crookston is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for University of Minnesota-Crookston.
Campus
Location
Crookston, MN
City / state
- ZIP
- 56716-5001
- NCES locale
- Town distant
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 18% below the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Plains
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
1,729
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 3,089
- Full-time share
- 69%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$20,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 20.25%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for University of Minnesota-Crookston.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Minnesota-Crookston was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Minnesota-Crookston in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,448 | $11,448 | $11,894 |
| 2014 | $11,468 | $11,468 | $13,216 |
| 2015 | $11,646 | $11,646 | $12,903 |
| 2016 | $11,700 | $11,700 | $13,270 |
| 2017 | $11,814 | $11,814 | $13,458 |
| 2018 | $11,822 | $11,822 | $11,410 |
| 2019 | $12,116 | $12,116 | $10,952 |
| 2020 | $12,014 | $12,014 | $11,593 |
| 2021 | $12,514 | $12,514 | $10,434 |
| 2022 | $13,010 | $13,010 | $10,317 |
| 2023 | $13,120 | $13,120 | $10,874 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Minnesota-Crookston reported total enrollment of about 1,729 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.1%), Hispanic or Latino (7.7%), and Black or African American (6.6%). About 20.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 29.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
69.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Minnesota-Crookston in 2024 is 1,729 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,089 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
37.56% 100% Completion Time
49.76% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.56% of students graduating from University of Minnesota-Crookston completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Accounting: 26% male / 74% female
- Finance, General: 61% male / 39% female
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates earn a median of $58,056 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of University of Minnesota-Crookston.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $58,056. Median federal loan debt: $20,500. Average net price used in cost models: $12,212.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates report median earnings of $58,056 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for University of Minnesota-Crookston.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at University of Minnesota-Crookston.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for University of Minnesota-Crookston—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$23.4M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Minnesota median 1.6× the median ($14.3M)
- Plains median near the median ($24.1M)
- U.S. median 0.89× the median ($26.4M)
- Minnesota median 1.7× the median ($8,738)
- Plains median near the median ($15,020)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Minnesota median 47.4 pp above median (52.6%)
- Plains median 35.3 pp above median (64.7%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,241
- Minnesota median near the median ($9,138)
- Plains median 1.3× the median ($7,194)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,692
- Minnesota median 0.87× the median ($8,795)
- Plains median 0.94× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
University of Minnesota-Crookston at a glance
University of Minnesota-Crookston
University of Minnesota-Crookston is a public institution in Crookston, MN, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- AccountingFinance, GeneralHealth/Health Care Administration/Management
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian70.1%Hispanic or Latino7.7%Black or African American6.6%
Schools near University of Minnesota-Crookston
Other campuses in Crookston, MN when available, plus nearby institutions in Minnesota.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Minnesota, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Minnesota-Crookston located?
University of Minnesota-Crookston is located in Crookston, MN.
What is University of Minnesota-Crookston's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Minnesota-Crookston is 87.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,886 applicants and 1,101 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is University of Minnesota-Crookston's tuition?
University of Minnesota-Crookston tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,288 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $12,212 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does University of Minnesota-Crookston cost?
Reported tuition is $13,288 and average net price is $12,212 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,024 annually.
Why is University of Minnesota-Crookston's net price so much lower than tuition?
At University of Minnesota-Crookston, published tuition is $13,288 while average net price is $12,212—about 8% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains University of Minnesota-Crookston's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($12,212), completion (49.8% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($58,056). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at University of Minnesota-Crookston?
University of Minnesota-Crookston reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,089 students, White (70.1%), Hispanic or Latino (7.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Minnesota-Crookston?
About 29.0% of students at University of Minnesota-Crookston are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Minnesota-Crookston earn?
Median earnings are $51,905 six years after entry and $58,056 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Crookston?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Minnesota-Crookston students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,500.
Is University of Minnesota-Crookston public or private?
University of Minnesota-Crookston is a public institution located in Crookston, MN.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.