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Saint Cloud State University

Also known as: St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU

📍 Saint Cloud, Minnesota🏛️ Urban Setting👥 5,088 Undergrads🔗 www.stcloudstate.edu

Overview

Saint Cloud State University is an medium public research university in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. It enrolls about 5,088 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 95%. Graduates earn a median of $55,813 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

95%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,092

510–615

Net Price

$13,529

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

40%

Retention

71%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$55,813

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

94.8%

SAT Average

1,092

ACT Composite

17–25

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200510 – 615 (mid 50%)800

Math

200515 – 645 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 25 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,245

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$10,245

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$21,116

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$13,529

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$8,909
$30,001 – $48,000	$9,871
$48,001 – $75,000	$12,034
$75,001 – $110,000	$14,781
$110,001 +	$18,989

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

23.5%

Academics & Programs

Saint Cloud State University offers programs across 24 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

18.9%

Health Professions

9.3%

Psychology

7.2%

Computer & Information Sciences

6.7%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

6.7%

Education

6.6%

Engineering

6.3%

Interdisciplinary Studies

6.0%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

40%

On-Time (4yr)

25%

Retention (FT)

71%

% Earning >$25K

81%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$47,215

8 years

$51,694

10 years

$55,813

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

27.6%

White

43.6%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

58.5%

Black or African American

12.9%

Asian

4.2%

Hispanic / Latino

5.3%

Two or more races

4.1%

International

13.9%

Gender

Women

53.8%

Men

46.2%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint Cloud State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 95%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1092.

How much does Saint Cloud State University cost?

In-state tuition is $10,245, and out-of-state is $10,245. Average net price after financial aid is $13,529.

What is Saint Cloud State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at Saint Cloud State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 40%, and 71% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.