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University of Minnesota-Crookston
Admission at University of Minnesota-Crookston is close to open (87.9%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $58,056 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Minnesota-Crookston anchors the college town of Crookston, MN, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, where graduates median $101,828 four years out. 20.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,729 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 80% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Minnesota-Crookston received 1,886 applications and admitted 1,101 (58.4%), with 224 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. University of Minnesota-Crookston's 87.9% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How University of Minnesota-Crookston compares
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87.9% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,288 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,056 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
At $58,056, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($58,351). Look at University of Minnesota-Crookston's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $13,288 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $13,288. For non-residents, University of Minnesota-Crookston's $13,288 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 1,729 — University of Minnesota-Crookston is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
49.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 50% don't — ask a University of Minnesota-Crookston tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Minnesota-Crookston
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $101,828 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $93,969 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $88,319 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $80,822 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $75,308 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $69,866 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,921 |
| Marketing | $63,579 |
| Plant Sciences | $59,240 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $53,776 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,190 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $52,651 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,916 |
Median earnings for these 14 University of Minnesota-Crookston programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,056 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 18 additional University of Minnesota-Crookston programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Minnesota-Crookston?
University of Minnesota-Crookston doesn't look at test scores; its 87.9% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of Minnesota-Crookston's acceptance rate?
58.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,101 admitted from 1,886 applicants.
How much does University of Minnesota-Crookston cost?
In-state tuition is $13,288; out-of-state students pay $13,288. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,056 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- Metropolitan State University — 98.7% admitted
- Herzing University-Minneapolis — 93.8% admitted
- Minnesota State University-Mankato — 88.4% admitted
- University of Minnesota-Duluth — 88.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.