University of Minnesota--Crookston
Work 2900 University Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716
Work(800) 232-6466
Admissions E-mail: info@mail.crk.umn.edu
Web site: http://www.umcrookston.edu
Tier 3
College Category:
Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)
Baccalaureate Colleges (Midwest)
Overview : University of Minnesota--Crookston
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Year founded: | 1966 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 2,346 |
| Setting | rural |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | rolling |
| Application fee: | $30 |
| Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: | 83.1 % |
| Selectivity: | less selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2008-2009 In-state: $9,409; Out-of-state: $9,409 |
| Mission | |
| School mission | The nationally recognized University of Minnesota, Crookston is a career-oriented, applied-learning, technology-driven university with a 97 percent graduate job placement rate. Students get jobs almost exclusively in their field of study within six months of graduation. A coordinate campus of the University of Minnesota system with an enrollment of 1,142 degree-seeking students (fall 2007), the Crookston campus celebrates 15 years of infusing technology and innovation throughout the curriculum to enhance student learning and the exchange of ideas. All students and faculty are equipped with laptop computers to enhance the educational experience beyond the classroom. Internships are required in all degree programs and service-learning opportunities are built into the curriculum. The campus delivers access to system-wide resources in a scenic, private-like campus setting. The college provides access to world-renowned teaching and research and serves as a regional hub in northwestern Minnesota for undergraduate education leading to a University of Minnesota diploma; technology applications in higher education; innovation, entrepreneurism and regional sustainability; leadership development; and global and diverse cultural experiences. Continuing its leadership in technology initiatives, the college continues to be the only University of Minnesota campus to deliver undergraduate degrees online. Today, the campus delivers more than 25 applied-science undergraduate degree programs and 50 concentrations in five academic areas: agriculture; arts, humanities and social sciences; business; math, science and technology; and natural resources. New and unique degree programs include aviation, bio-fuels and renewable energy technology, equine science, organizational psychology and urban forestry. The U of M, Crookston offers three online degrees including business management, applied health and manufacturing management and has blanket accreditation to deliver any on-site program online. The campus also offers many additional courses for online degree completion. University technology projects and a distinctive mobile computing environment give students an edge in today's global marketplace. Students get 24/7 access to the Web and WiFi is virtually everywhere on campus, even the residence halls. Employer focus groups indicate that industry representatives recognize the high level of competency of graduates with regard to understanding, utilizing and implementing technology in the workplace. Through one-on-one interaction, faculty and staff personally invest in the success of each student. More than 50 percent of faculty members are involved in service-learning projects and students learn the material, apply it in the field and use it for life. Small class sizes with a student/faculty ratio of 16:1 ensure that students receive the individual attention needed for success as well as the opportunity to participate in research projects and put academic theory into practice. Students can also participate in designing and conducting research through campus-funded projects and system-wide programs. Instruction is provided by credentialed faculty in an environment conducive to faculty-student interaction with an approach that encourages hands-on learning. Our growing international student population, which has almost tripled since 2005, provides opportunities for global exchange of ideas and curriculum enhancement. Thirty-two percent of students are from out of state, representing 34 states and 15 countries. A state-of-the-moment residence hall offers students modern, apartment-style living and wireless Internet access. Professional development and leadership opportunities abound on campus as there are more than 40 student clubs and organizations on campus that plan and hold events and activities. Invent yourself through unique, career-oriented learning and research and top-level technology at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. |
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