College Overview
Type: |
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Year Founded: |
1966 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
2,134 |
Local Setting: |
Rural |
Endowment: |
$2,905,534 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$30 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$8,514 in-state, 8,514 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$5,420 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, pep band, student government |
Student Organizations: |
38 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Lambda Delta |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Cooperative Campus Ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Black Association of Students (BLAST), International and Multicultural Club |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Ag-Arama, Ag Industries Club, Agronomy Club, Air Force ROTC, Alpha Eta Rho, Alpha Lambda Delta (First Year Honor Society), Animal Science Association, BLAST (Black Association of Students), Bonsai Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Chess Club, Clovia (Zeta Chapter), College Republicans, Collegiate FFA, Commuter Students, Cooperative Campus Ministry, Dairy Club, Delta Theta Sigma, Early Childhood Club, Horseman's Association, Horticulture Club, Hospitality Association, International Horse and Show Association, I. T. Professionals (Information Technology Professionals), International and Multicultural Club, Natural Resources Club, Residential Life Advisors, Rodeo Association, SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), Ski and Snow Board, Sport and Recreation, Sportsmen's Club, Student Activities (SPACE), Student Association, Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), Turf Club, The Wildlife Society, UMC Chapter, UMC Ambassadors |
Student Papers: |
N/A |
Number of Fraternities: |
1 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
N/A |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
3% |
Number of Sororities: |
1 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
N/A |
Percent Sorority Members: |
2% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Altru Hospital, Partners Advantage (Land-O-Lakes, Cenex, Con Agra, Agriliance, Cargill) Natural Resource Conservation Services, Chilis, McDonalds, SEI Information Technology, UNYSIS, Microsoft Solutions, Target Corporation, Sears, Marshall Fields, Walgree |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
33,350 |
Library Facilities: |
The UMC library uses 30 different electronic reference sources and services. |
Museums |
The library also circulates image scanners, digital cameras, digital video cameras, and CD ROM burners. Other equipment and services include online reference, wireless Internet connectivity, and multimedia desktop computers with CD ROM burners. |
Computers Available: |
20 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
1,500 |
Wired Labs: |
N/A |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
1,250 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (60%), apartment for single students (40%) |
Sprinkler System: |
50% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
237 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Grand Forks, ND (33), Fargo, ND (70) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Grand Forks, ND (25) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Grand Forks, ND (25) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of North Dakota) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
International Seminar and Dinner Series, Ag-Arama, Homecoming, Convocation, Snow Daze |
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