Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
U. Minnesota-Crookston admits about 9 in 10 applicants (87%). That puts it in the "Accessible in-state, Open out of state" tier, more selective than 29% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$30 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 86%, women at 89%.
Where applicants live
Minnesota applicants were admitted at 86%, applicants from other states at 91%, and international applicants at 82%.
All applicants in the same class: 87%
Of those admitted, 27% from Minnesota enrolled, against 9.8% from other states and 7.1% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
17% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How U. Minnesota-Crookston reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank is considered. Scores aren't read. Of the 44% whose high school reported a rank, 16% were in the top tenth. Recommends 2 years of foreign language. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Not considered | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Important | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
96% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 87% of first-year applicants
416 applied · 398 admitted · 301 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: apply by August 15, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: apply by December 15, decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: apply by May 15, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required of some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by August 1 for fall 2026.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting October 1.
- There's no set reply date.
- $50 housing deposit, due August 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: one semester.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | – |
| Math | 3 | – |
| Science (lab: 2 / –) | 3 | – |
| Foreign language | – | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 | – |
| Total | 13* | 2* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
Recent change: Stopped considering legacy status in fall 2023.
On the admissions map
The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. University of Minnesota-Crookston doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school class rank
16% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 34% in the top quarter, of the 44% whose high school reported a rank.
This college doesn't publish first-years' .
Source:University of Minnesota-Crookston Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
Not considered
Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Sources:University of Minnesota-Crookston Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of Minnesota-Crookston Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of Minnesota-Crookston Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;University of Minnesota-Crookston Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)