University Of Minnesota-Crookston Cost & Financial Aid
Affordability Summary
Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at University Of Minnesota-Crookston
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$13K
+
Room
$10K
+
Books
$1,000
=
Sticker Price
$25,290
$13K+$10K+$1,000=$25,290
Your Family Income
Sticker
$25,290
−
Your Aid
$16,928
=
Net Price
$8,362
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
University Of Minnesota-Crookston Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$25,290
Tuition and Fees
$13,120
Room and Board
$10,400
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$14,416
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$10,874
University Of Minnesota-Crookston Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$3,746
$30–48k
$3,498
$48–75k
$8,362
$75–110k
$13,515
$110k+
$18,544
Understanding Your Aid Package
University Of Minnesota-Crookston has a sticker price of $25,290 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $25,290/year
Average aid: $14,416 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$8,362/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$20,500
Range (25th–75th)$6,250 – $23,432
Median Parent PLUS Loans$10,823
Debt Manageability
0.35x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$58,056
vs $46,674 peer avg(+$11,382)
Earnings Growth
+12%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$7,346
82th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$41,030
25th %ile
$82,100
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about University Of Minnesota-Crookston Cost & Financial Aid
University Of Minnesota-Crookston's published tuition is $25,290 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $8,362—a difference of $16,928.
University Of Minnesota-Crookston is nearly free for low-income families. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay an average of just $3,746 per year.
University Of Minnesota-Crookston offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for University graduates is $20,500, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $217 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $18,544 at University—still $6,746 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
