Program Overview
| Program | Course Delivery |
|---|---|
| Soils - Minor | On-Campus |
Build your foundation on soils
Get your hands dirty while building a solid future with a Soils minor.
Amberly Cox
Asst Dir of Recruitment
Soils Minor
Soil is the reservoir on which most life depends. Its the primary source of food, feed, fuel, forage, fiber, and pharmaceuticals. Soil is vital in sustaining human welfare and assuring future agricultural productivity and environmental stability. A minor in soils will provide students within related fields of study, such as agronomy, horticulture, natural resources, turf management, biology, and environmental science, with a foundation of the physical, chemical, and biological soil properties and processes essential to such a complex ecosystem.
Program Description
Get down and dirty while characterizing soil properties in a soil pit.
- Collect soil samples using various equipment from differing vegetation and management practices during class field trips to determine overall soil health and fertility.
- Participate in soil judging contests as part of the U of M Crookston Soils Judging Team.
- Learn to manage soils for use in agriculture and forestry in an environmentally responsible way.
Awards & Accreditation
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!
