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The University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) is a public, baccalaureate, coeducational institution and a coordinate campus of the University of Minnesota
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As a four-year, public university with an enrollment of 1,300 students, UMC proudly carries on a tradition of a century of educational service to Northwestern Minnesota. Since its establishment as an institution of higher learning in 1966 and its transition to offering baccalaureate degree programs in 1993, UMC equips all students and faculty with laptop computers; provides individual attention that leads to success; and offers a hands-on approach that puts students ahead of the competition!
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U of M, Crookston
Accreditation:
Honors:
U of M, Crookston Named "Best Midwestern Colleges" for 2010, 2009, 2008 by the Princeton Review.
UMC has been ranked a US News & World Report "Best College" for 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, and 1998 in the "Midwest Public Colleges" category.
Yahoo! Internet Life Online ranked UMC the number 1 "Most Wired College in America" for 2000 in its category.
UMC received the Pioneer Award at the Fourth Annual Conference on Ubiquitous Computing in January 2001.
UMC's technology initiatives have been featured in The Wall Street Journal , Converge Magazine , Online Learning Magazine , and on Minnesota Public Radio.
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U of M, Crookston Earns
12th Consecutive Appearance
as U.S. News as one of the top four
public colleges in its categrory in the Midwest
U of M, Crookston Named "A Best in the Midwest" College by the Princeton Review on its Web Site Feature "2010 Best Colleges: Region by Region" Section |
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Campus Advisory Committees:
Advisory & PIAC Committees
All-Campus Committee
Career & Counseling Center Committee
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Degrees Conferred at UMC:
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bachelor in an Applied Field (B.A.H., B.M.M.)
Complete listing of UMC's academic programs
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Enrollment:
Fall 2009:
Degree seeking**: 1310 (1076 full-time, 234 part-time)
Non-degree ***: 969 (76 full-time, 893 part-time)
Fall 2008:
Degree seeking**: 1207 (960 full-time, 247 part-time)
Non-degree ***: 992 (100 full-time, 892 part-time)
Fall 2007:
Degree seeking**: 1142 (965 full-time, 177 part-time)
Non-degree ***: 1204 (135 full-time, 1069 part-time)
Fall 2006:
Degree seeking**: 1053 (888 full-time, 165 part-time)
Non-degree***: 1361 (98 full-time, 1263 part-time)
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*Beginning in the fall of 2001, UMC abandoned its original open enrollment policy in favor of more traditional enrollment standards.
**Degree seeking students are full- or part-time students who are actively working to fulfill degree requirements. Full-time students are those carrying at least 12 credits per semester.
***Non-degree students include college in the high school students, post secondary enrollment option students, adult special students, and other general education students not officially enrolled in a degree program at UMC. Many of these students are enrolled in less than 6 credits, often taught off-campus.
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Disclosure of Institutional Information
In accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, the University of Minnesota , Crookston is pleased to provide the following institutional information upon request: Graduation rates
- Graduation rates
- Athletes graduation rates
- Campus crime statistics and institutional security policies
- Requirements and procedures for withdrawing from the Institution
- Cost of attendance
- Refund policy and summary of requirements for return of Title IV grants or loans
- Current academic programs
- Names of accrediting associations and agencies
- Description of special facilities and services for disabled students
- Policy on enrollment in study abroad programs.
- Annual notification required by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act regulations
- Financial assistance available and eligibility criteria
- Athletic participation and EADA report/data.
Requests may be directed to:
Office of the Registrar
Hill Hall 7
University of Minnesota
Crookston, MN 56716
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Student/Faculty ratio:
16 to 1 (fall 2008)
UMC Faculty Directory
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Computers:
UMC is internationally known as the original Laptop University. A notebook computer is provided to every full-time student through payment of a technology access fee.
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Campus:
The campus is comprised of 29 buildings on 237 acres, located on the northern edge of Crookston, Minnesota. The University of Minnesota Northwest Research and Outreach Center is adjacent to the campus.
Campus virtual tour
Learn more about the history of the U of M, Crookston
Learn more about the history of Crookston
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A Regional Hub:
In addition to teaching and research, outreach is a value integrated into UMC's educational mission. It is recognized as an interactive, collaborative process, supported by partnerships and multiple funding sources. In addition to these programs, the campus serves as a regional hub for other University of Minnesota programs and other collaborative and independent public service entities.
Affiliated Organizations
Research Publications
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Students of color enrollment:
11.3% degree-seeking (Fall 2009)
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International student enrollment:
7.5% degree-seeking (Fall 2009)
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Housing:
More than 560 students live on campus in residence halls and student apartments. Others live in off-campus housing.
UMC Office of Residential Life
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Clubs:
More than 40 student clubs and organizations plan events and activities and provide professional development and leadership opportunities.
Student Organizations
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Athletics:
UMC is a member of the NCAA Division II Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
Student athletes participate in eleven varsity sports:
- Men - football, golf, basketball, and baseball
- Women - volleyball, soccer, golf, basketball, fast pitch softball, tennis, and equestrian
www.goldeneaglesports.com
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Academic Term:
UMC follows a semester-based calendar. Calendar Information
Academic terms include:
- Fall Semester
(begins in late August, ends in December)
- Spring Semester
(begins in January, ends in early May)
- May Term
(three-week session in May)
- Summer Session
(eight-week session in June-July)
Commencement ceremonies are held the first week of May. Learn more about the Mace, Regent's Medallion and the Torch.
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Admission and Expenses:
UMC is follows a "traditional" admissions policy.
Learn more at the Office of Admissions.
The U of M, Crookston has restructured the tuition policy in favor of a flat-rate tuition strategy which makes all credits above 13 per semester tuition-free. Students taking 13 or more credits will pay a flat tuition rate of $3,458 per semester. Students taking 1 to 12 credits will be assessed $266 per credit. Students who take advantage of the flat rate and graduate in 4 years will pay significantly less and can save nearly $20,000. To graduate in 4 years at UMC, a student, on average, must complete 15-16 credits per semester.
Find more tuition details at the Business Affairs Office - Student Fees Page.
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