University of Minnesota-Crookston

2900 University Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716
http://www.umcrookston.edu

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Overview
Type
Year Founded	1966
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	2,134
Endowment	2,905,534
Application Deadline	Rolling
Application Fee	30
Selectivity	Selective
Application Deadline	Rolling
Tuition	8,514 in-state, 8,514 out-of-state
Room/Board	5,420

Services
Associated Firms	Altru Hospital, Partners Advantage (Land-O-Lakes, Cenex, Con Agra, Agriliance, Cargill) Natural Resource Conservation Services, Chilis, McDonalds, SEI Information Technology, UNYSIS, Microsoft Solutions, Target Corporation, Sears, Marshall Fields, Walgree
Campus Safety	late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Services	on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Museums	The library also circulates image scanners, digital cameras, digital video cameras, and CD ROM burners. Other equipment and services include online reference, wireless Internet connectivity, and multimedia desktop computers with CD ROM burners.
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
Museums	The library also circulates image scanners, digital cameras, digital video cameras, and CD ROM burners. Other equipment and services include online reference, wireless Internet connectivity, and multimedia desktop computers with CD ROM burners.
Periodical Subs	477
# of Books	33,350
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	85%
within one year	87%
within two years	87%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	3%
Students in sororities	2%
Campus Size	237 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	34%
College housing types	coed dorms (60%), apartment for single students (40%)
Popular Events	International Seminar and Dinner Series, Ag-Arama, Homecoming, Convocation, Snow Daze
Nearest Airport	Grand Forks, ND (33), Fargo, ND (70)
Nearest Train	Grand Forks, ND (25)
Army ROTC	Not offered
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, pep band, student government
Number of Organizations	38
# of fraternities	1
# of sororities	1
Students in fraternities	3%
Students in sororities	2%
Student Papers	N/A
Honor Societies	Alpha Lambda Delta
Religious Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Cooperative Campus Ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ
International Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Black Association of Students (BLAST), International and Multicultural Club
Other Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Ag-Arama, Ag Industries Club, Agronomy Club, Air Force ROTC, Alpha Eta Rho, Alpha Lambda Delta (First Year Honor Society), Animal Science Association, BLAST (Black Association of Students), Bonsai Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Chess Club, Clovia (Zeta Chapter), College Republicans, Collegiate FFA, Commuter Students, Cooperative Campus Ministry, Dairy Club, Delta Theta Sigma, Early Childhood Club, Horseman's Association, Horticulture Club, Hospitality Association, International Horse and Show Association, I. T. Professionals (Information Technology Professionals), International and Multicultural Club, Natural Resources Club, Residential Life Advisors, Rodeo Association, SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), Ski and Snow Board, Sport and Recreation, Sportsmen's Club, Student Activities (SPACE), Student Association, Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), Turf Club, The Wildlife Society, UMC Chapter, UMC Ambassadors