Program Overview
| Program | Course Delivery |
|---|---|
| Horticulture - Major | On-Campus |
| Horticulture - Minor | On-Campus |
Calling all green thumbs for our horticulture program
Do you have a green thumb or plant passion? The University of Minnesota Crookston campus is where you’re surrounded by natural beauty, and you can do what you love. You will be literally “in the weeds” from day one. Whether in one of the many greenhouses or the campus gardens, you are learning in various environments. Gain skills in conservation techniques, landscape restoration, and garden design, as well as botany, woody plants, entomology, plant pathology, and soil science. Get ready to get your hands dirty in this program where gardens, greenhouses, and labs are your classroom.
Horticulture is a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
Amberly Cox
Asst Dir of Recruitment
Horticulture Major
The horticulture program combines science-based education, liberal arts education, and technical training. As part of the program requirements, all horticulture students are introduced to botany, woody plants, entomology, plant pathology, and soil science. These courses, together with liberal arts courses and program-specific courses, prepare students for careers in the green industry. Students select from three areas of emphasis: environmental landscaping, horticulture production, or urban forestry.
After completing the program, graduates will:
- Be able to identify plant species, diseases, pests, and disorders of horticultural plants.
- Understand the use of horticultural plants for aesthetic improvement and sustainability of the environment.
- Apply principles of plant science, nutrition, soils, and pest management, and exhibit an awareness of environmental health and safety issues.
- Develop communication skills, the ability to make sound decisions, and willingness to work as part of a team in providing leadership and accountability.
- Use computer technology to communicate, manage, and enhance business operations effectively.
Program Description
- Bergland Laboratory has state-of-the-art labs, greenhouses, and growth chambers.
- The campus has four double poly production houses with equipment for commercial crop production.
- Students work in the Campus Garden, which provides fresh vegetables for campus food services.
- Students get real-world experience scheduling, growing, and selling specialty commercial crops, poinsettias, lilies, annual bedding, and vegetable plants.
- Students can attain a pesticide certification and a Minnesota Nursery Landscape Association (MNLA) certification.
- Areas of emphasis:
- Environmental Landscaping
- Production Horticulture
Awards and Accreditation
Student clubs and organizations participate in and consistently place in the top three in the Mid-America Collegiate Horticultural Society national contest and are successful at job fairs, such as Professional Landcare Network Student Career Days, Northern Green Expo, and the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA).
The University of Minnesota Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Student Experiences
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Full-time (13-18 credits), on-campus.
| Expense Category | MN Resident & Non Resident |
|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $13,288 |
| Books/supplies* | $279 |
| Housing/food | $11,024 |
Average Cost After Aid
$13,436
Average amount of grants & scholarships received (2022-2023 data)
$12,894
Average net price after grants &
scholarships (2021-2022 data)
$22,883
Average TOTAL student loan debt after
graduation (2022-2023)
Scholarship and Funding Options
The University of Minnesota Crookston provides quick and easy access to over $1 million worth of scholarship opportunities for new and returning students!
Your Future Professors
What is Campus Life Like?
Residential Life
University of Minnesota Crookston's residence halls are ranked #1 public college dorms in Minnesota by Niche. The residential halls are clean, safe, spacious and modern. There is a mix of traditional style rooms, suites, and apartments available on-campus which include amenities such as ensuite bathrooms, walk-closets, and full size kitchens with all major appliances. There are also beautiful common spaces in every residential building that are great places to hangout, play games, study, or relax. Schedule a tour to see for yourself why they're ranked #1!
Student Stories
U of M Crookston Horticulture students assist Heritage Village volunteers with landscape design
U of M Crookston students enrolled in Hort 3030 - Residential Landscape Design recently partnered with community volunteers from Heritage Village in East Grand Forks to look at modifying the landscaping around village buildings.
Making Connections through Horticulture: People, Plants, Professions, & Perspectives
When you think of horticulture, does your mind directly think plants or profession? UMN Crookston has been delivering degrees in horticulture for more than 35 years. Not only is there a diverse group of people who fill many roles in this profession, but there are varying degrees of perspective in the industry.
Heidi Reitmeier - Alumni Story
Heidi Reitmeier chose the U of M Crookston because it had the programs she wanted while still being close to home. It also has a good variety of majors and minors for someone looking for a friendly small-town experience.