- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $13,442 a year (2022–23)
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University of Minnesota Crookston reported an acceptance rate of 88% for fall 2024.
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University of Minnesota Crookston GPA requirements
University of Minnesota Crookston requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Minnesota Crookston hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Minnesota Crookston acceptance rate
University of Minnesota Crookston admitted 1,375 of 1,565 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Minnesota Crookston is a public 4-year university in Crookston, Minnesota, with 2,612 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University of Minnesota Crookston looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
University of Minnesota Crookston didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University of Minnesota Crookston awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,442 a year at University of Minnesota Crookston in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for the University of Minnesota Crookston?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Minnesota Crookston admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Minnesota Crookston?
A lot: University of Minnesota Crookston requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of Minnesota Crookston?
University of Minnesota Crookston's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,375 of 1,565 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into the University of Minnesota Crookston?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Minnesota Crookston admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Minnesota Crookston?
No. University of Minnesota Crookston doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does the University of Minnesota Crookston look for?
University of Minnesota Crookston requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does the University of Minnesota Crookston ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. University of Minnesota Crookston doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does the University of Minnesota Crookston cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,442 a year at University of Minnesota Crookston in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Minnesota Crookston?
Yes. University of Minnesota Crookston awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of Minnesota Crookston look at legacy status?
No. University of Minnesota Crookston doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Minnesota Crookston's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Minnesota-CrookstonU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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