Kinlee Burke Admissions Counselor | University of Minnesota-Crookston
Kinlee Burke Admissions Counselor | University of Minnesota-Crookston
Of the two institutions in the county, University of Minnesota-Crookston was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 1,739 people applied to Polk County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 2,303 students enrolled in the universities, all of them in undergraduate programs. In total 9.2% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (75%) and students of unknown ethinicity (7%).
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, University of Minnesota-Crookston stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 2,303 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Northland Community and Technical College - East Grand Forks in Polk County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | 1,739 | 991 | 2,303 |
| Northland Community and Technical College - East Grand Forks | -- | -- | -- |
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