University of Minnesota Crookston offers Colleges services in Crookston MN, MN area.
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Mission
The nationally recognized University of Minnesota, Crookston is a career-oriented, applied-learning, technology-driven university. It is a coordinate campus of the University of Minnesota system with an enrollment of 1,310 degree-seeking students (fall 2009). The campus provides access to the prestigious University of Minnesota in a scenic, close-knit campus setting. It delivers world-renowned teaching, research, and outreach as a regional hub in northwestern Minnesota for undergraduate education leading to a University of Minnesota diploma. Today, the Crookston campus delivers more than 25 applied-science undergraduate degree programs and 50 concentrations in four academic areas: agriculture and natural resources; arts, humanities and social sciences; business; math, science and technology. New and unique degree programs include aviation, bio-fuels and renewable energy technology, biology, criminal justice, equine science, marketing, organizational psychology, software engineering, and urban forestry. The U of M, Crookston has a proven record of accomplishment 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 expand the educational experience beyond the classroom. 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 Wi-Fi is virtually everywhere on campus. Employer focus groups consistently indicate that industry representatives recognize the high level of competency of graduates with regard to understanding, utilizing, and implementing technology in the workplace. Continuing its leadership in technology initiatives, the Crookston campus remains the only U of M campus to deliver fully accredited undergraduate degrees online. Currently six online degrees are offered entirely online: business management, marketing, applied studies, applied health, manufacturing management, and quality management. The campus also offers many additional courses for online degree completion. Internships are required in all degree programs, and service-learning opportunities are built into the curriculum. An impressive 98% of graduates gain employment or admission into graduate school within one year of graduation. 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 17:1 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. The Crookston campus is quite diverse for a college its size as 11% of the student body are students of color and an additional 7.5% are international students. Over 30% of students are from out of state, representing 40 states and 25 countries. This blend of students allows for a wide diversity of cultural perspectives and provides opportunities for global exchange of ideas and curriculum enhancement. Two new state-of-the-moment residence halls offer students modern, apartment-style living and wireless Internet access as well as distinctive mentor-in-residence programming. Professional development and leadership opportunities for students abound on campus, with more than 40 student clubs and organizations that plan and hold events and activities.
General Information
Not Selective, Medium School, Public School, Small Town, Co-Ed, Graduate Students - Low, Low Cost, Handicapped Student Services, Note taking Services, Advanced Placement/CLEP, Campus Publications, Dormitories, Student Government, Student/Faculty Ratio - Medium
Other Admission Requirements
GED accepted, TOEFL test ONLY required, SAT/ACT tests NOT required, Financial statement NOT required, Advance deposit NOT required, Pre-application form NOT required
Costs
2010-2011 In-state tuition and fees: $10,647; Out-of-state tuition and fees: $10,647
