University of Minnesota Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,288
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,212 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 87.86% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,729 69.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.76%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 29.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,089
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,886
- Room & Board: $11,024 annual estimate
University of Minnesota-Crookston: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Minnesota-Crookston, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Minnesota-Crookston?
University of Minnesota-Crookston is located in Crookston, MN (ZIP 56716-5001).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is University of Minnesota-Crookston public or private?
University of Minnesota-Crookston is a Public institution.
How much does University of Minnesota-Crookston cost?
Published tuition: $13,288.
Average net price after aid: $12,212.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How hard is it to get into University of Minnesota-Crookston?
Admission rate: 87.86%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Minnesota-Crookston?
Total enrollment: 1,729 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,089 students.
About 69% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Crookston?
150%-time completion rate: 49.76%.
First-year retention: 80.0%.
What do graduates of University of Minnesota-Crookston earn?
Median earnings: $51,905 six years after entry; $58,056 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,500.
20.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Minnesota-Crookston known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Accounting (31 completions)
- Finance, General (31 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (27 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (27 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (21 completions)
- Animal Sciences, General (19 completions)
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General (19 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (19 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (18 completions)
- Science/Technology Management (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Minnesota-Crookston a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 87.86%; completion rate 49.76%; median earnings $58,056 at 10 years; net price $12,212. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,288
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Minnesota-Crookston was $13,288.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,212
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Minnesota-Crookston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,212.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,848 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,212 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$53,152 4-Year Tuition
$11,024 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,112 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$100,448 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Minnesota-Crookston.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
26.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
87.86% Acceptance Rate
1,886 Total Applicants
1,101 Students Admitted
224 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.35% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 70.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Minnesota-Crookston.
Return on Investment
$20,500 Median Student Debt
$58,056 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.31% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1088.50% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Minnesota-Crookston.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Accounting: 31 completions
2. Finance, General: 31 completions
3. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 27 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 27 completions
5. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 21 completions
6. Animal Sciences, General: 19 completions
7. Natural Resources/Conservation, General: 19 completions
8. Communication and Media Studies: 19 completions
9. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 18 completions
Most popular programs at University of Minnesota-Crookston.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Minnesota-Crookston from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,241
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,692
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Minnesota-Crookston is a public institution located in Crookston, MN, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Accounting, Finance, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Enrollment is approximately 1,729 students. Student body composition includes White (70.1%), Hispanic or Latino (7.7%), Black or African American (6.6%). The admission rate is 87.86%. The 150%-time completion rate is 49.76%. Approximately 20.25% of students receive Pell Grants. About 29.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Crookston, MN 56716-5001
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
University of Minnesota-Crookston provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
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.
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.
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.
Is University of Minnesota-Crookston an HBCU?
No. University of Minnesota-Crookston is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Minnesota-Crookston a tribal college?
No. University of Minnesota-Crookston is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Minnesota-Crookston a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of Minnesota-Crookston does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.7%).
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
- Minnesota college costs
- Minnesota colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Minnesota
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.