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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.
As a four-year, public university with an enrollment of 1,800 students (approximately 1,100 on campus and 700 online), 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!
AQIP - Academic Quality Improvement Program
This program utilizes a continuous improvement process and provides an alternative process through which an already-accredited institution can maintain its accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. With AQIP, an institution has continuous quality improvement activities and accreditation becomes a continuous process.
10-Year Accreditation, Blanket Approval for Online Degrees from Higher Learning Commission (2006)
It’s official: the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) has secured continued accreditation for the next 10 years, the maximum amount awarded, along with blanket approval for moving ahead with more online degrees.
UMC Accreditation Review
Accreditation is a process of reviewing the quality of higher education institutions. There is one type of accreditation at the University of Minnesota, Crookston.
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools - Higher Learning Commission
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation and one of two commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), which is one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The Higher Learning Commission accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region.
U of M, Crookston named "Best Midwestern Colleges"
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 by the Princeton Review, named a "Best Value College" in 2012.
UMC has been ranked a US News & World Report "Best College"
for 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, and 1998 in the "Regional Colleges Midwest" category.
UMC's online programs earn the campus a listing in U.S.News and World Reports Inaugural Top Online Program Rankings in 2012, 2013 and again in 2014.
U of M, Crookston Online Business Degree earns top five ranking from The Best Colleges
UMC earns placing among top 25 list of online programs by SuperScholar for 2012.
U of M, Crookston Named to 2012 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with distinction.
Complete listing of all UMC's academic programs (majors, minors & online)
Fall 2014:
Degree seeking*: 1876 (1249 full-time, 627 part-time)
Non-degree**: 974 (100 full-time, 874 part-time)
Fall 2013:
Degree seeking*: 1813 (1236 full-time, 577 part-time)
Non-degree**: 1026 (69 full-time, 957 part-time)
Fall 2012:
Degree seeking*: 1802 (1328 full-time, 474 part-time)
Non-degree**: 962 (65 full-time, 897 part-time)
Fall 2011:
Degree seeking*: 1600 (1262 full-time, 338 part-time)
Non-degree**: 1053 (78 full-time, 975 part-time)
Fall 2010:
Degree seeking*: 1462 (1189 full-time, 272 part-time)
Non-degree**: 1066 (93 full-time, 973 part-time)
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)
For additional information see our Institutional Research site.
*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.
From responses to the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) completed in fall 2008, the U of M, Crookston compares favorably to or better than designated peer institutions in several measures of quality. A few highlights include:
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
Requests may be directed to:
Office of the Registrar
Hill Hall 7
University of Minnesota
Crookston, MN 56716
18 to 1 (2010-2012 three year average)
UMC Faculty & Staff Directory
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.
Located at the northern edge of Crookston, the campus is comprised of 37 buildings on 108 acres (237 acres including the University of Minnesota Northwest Research and Outreach Center adjacent on the east).
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.
As of Fall Semester 2012, 613 students lived on campus in residence halls and student apartments. Others lived in off-campus housing. In spring of 2013, UMC opened the doors to its fifth residence hall - the third to be built since 2006. Learn more at UMC Residential Life.
More than 40 student clubs and organizations plan events and activities and provide professional development and leadership opportunities.
UMC is a member of the NCAA Division II Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
Golden Eagle student athletes participate in eleven varsity sports:
Men - football, golf, basketball, and baseball
Women - volleyball, soccer, golf, basketball, fast pitch softball, tennis, and equestrian (western & hunt seat)
www.goldeneaglesports.com
UMC follows a semester-based calendar.
Academic terms include:
Commencement ceremonies are held the first week of May. Learn more about the Mace, Regent's Medallion and the Torch.
UMC is follows a "traditional" admissions policy.
Learn more about the Admissions process 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 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.
Learn more current tuition and costs deta