University of Minnesota Crookston (UMN Crookston) is a public four-year university in Crookston, Minnesota, founded in 1966 as part of the University of Minnesota system. Located in the Red River Valley's agricultural heartland, it offers 75+ majors emphasizing hands-on learning in agriculture, business, natural resources, and technology on a 108-acre rural campus. Highlights include small classes, NCAA Division II Golden Eagles athletics, internships, and online programs.

State

Minnesota

Student Population

1,489

Acceptance Rate

58%

GPA Range

2.9-3.4

SAT Range

Not reported

Common Majors

Agriculture, business, natural resources, animal science

"UMC's Golden Eagle pride builds tight-knit community on our peaceful rural campus. Off-campus, Fargo festivals and ag shows refresh; students love hands-on labs, prof mentorship, D2 games, internships, small classes, and practical culture that prepares you for real agricultural and business careers."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$12,116

Conference

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

UM Crookston men’s golf posts team totals around 295 per 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and others in the 70s and 80s. The Golden Eagles compete in multi‑round NSIC events, regularly posting Top‑15 finishes and showing steady improvement and strong counting‑round consistency.

Women's Team Notes

UM Crookston women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑80s to near‑90s per round, with several players carding in the 70s and 80s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team contends in multi‑round tournaments, highlighted by solid counting‑round efforts and a recent program‑best conference finish.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Brad Heppner

Women's Coach

Brady Heppner

Men's Email

b-hepp@umn.edu

Women's Email

bheppner@umn.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Brad Heppner leads UM Crookston men's golf in his sixth season after 18 years as assistant, helping secure 2002 NSIC title and NCAA Super Regionals (2003, 2006). He's elevated Golden Eagles to 7th in conference (2023) with program-best rounds, featuring freshmen records by Andrew Wilhelm from Crookston base.

Women's Coach Bio

Brady Heppner heads UM Crookston women's golf, achieving program's best three seasons recently with Anaka Lysne's five top individual rounds and first All-NSIC honor (2024). Golden Eagles posted top NSIC finishes amid 11 historic team rounds, targeting Upper Region contention from Minnesota facilities.