Big enough to grow. Small enough to care. With the best of both worlds: Earn a University of Minnesota degree in a close-knit community -both on campus and online.  

At University of Minnesota Crookston you're more than a number, you're a member of our Golden Eagle family. Find your fit on-campus or online with 75+ majors, minors and certificates to choose from, and a supportive close-knit community. Here, on-campus students get laptops and live in the #1 ranked dorms in the state. And all our graduates receive a world class University of Minnesota degree! 
Small campus. Big degree. The best of both worlds.

University of Minnesota Crookston campus is located in the northwest corner of Minnesota

Student Stories

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At UMN Crookston, we celebrate success - from the everyday to the extraordinary. Here, you'll discover your people, begin new adventures, explore fascinating ideas, and find your inspiration. Follow us on social media to see what it means to be #UMNproud.

News

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UMN Crookston to Host Homeschool Graduation Ceremony and Reception May 7

The University of Minnesota Crookston will once again provide area homeschool and online high school seniors with the opportunity to celebrate a major milestone, hosting its second Homeschool Graduation Ceremony and Reception on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

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Alumni Feature: Cindy (Simpson) Siewert 1984 is saving the environment one tree at a time

Looking back at her time at UMN Crookston, Siewert, a Hotel Restaurant & Institutional Management graduate and hospitality association student member who spent time in the hotel and human resources industries before starting her own business, said she really enjoyed the ‘small town feeling’ and the people on campus.