BSc

Agricultural Communication

Learn more about studying Agricultural Communication as an international student.

Image reflecting the subject area of Communications & Media, relating to the program.
University of Minnesota Crookston university logo

Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    13,288USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What the University of Minnesota Crookston says about their program:

There’s no question, in this day and age, communication is key. So, what if you happen to love agriculture, but you also dig writing and public relations? This degree is a game-changer in the critical need for storytelling in today’s ag industry - be it farmers, leading companies, implement dealers, commodity groups, professional publications, and areas such as food, beverage, livestock and textile industries, who contribute billions of dollars to the United States economy. The program blends agriculture, communication, and liberal education courses that prepare grads for a wide variety of exciting career choices.

Illustration featuring a variety of academic and scientific symbols, including a graduation cap on top of a profile of Einstein's head, a book, a ruler, a lightbulb, a microscope, a DNA helix, and molecular structure, against a backdrop of a university building with trees and clouds.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school certificate
  • Students above a 2.75 core GPA are automatically admitted. Those under a 2.75 core GPA will be reviewed by our admission committee.

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    68

  • Duolingo

    90

  • PTE

    52

  • CAE (C1 Advanced)

    52

  • MELAB

    75

English proficiency waivers

  • Applicants from U.S. Territories whose first language is English are exempt from the English language test requirement
  • ACT English

    18 or higher

  • SAT Reading sub-score (taken March 2016 or later)

    22 or higher

  • SAT Critical Reading sub-score (taken prior to March 2016)

    400 or higher

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic Transcripts (9th-12th grade)
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • English proficiency proof
Illustration of academic elements representing admission requirements, including a graduation cap, clock, documents, resumes, ID card, a calendar, and a clipboard.

Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$13,288 per year

Funding

International 1/2 Tuition Waiver Scholarship

  • Amount

    Half tuition waiver

  • Requirements

    Must have completed 24 credits at University of Minnesota Crookston. Students must possess leadership skills, be involved with international activities on campus, and be an active UMC student overall. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to be eligible for the scholarship.

Illustration of education and financial elements including a graduation cap, trophy, diploma, books, a piggy bank, stacks of cash notes, and coins, representing fees and funding.

What is the cost of living near University of Minnesota Crookston?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University of Minnesota Crookston

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements