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Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

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Overview

Enrollment

10,774
Saint Cloud State University overview
Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Online stcloudstate.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Saint Cloud State University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, Saint Cloud State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,228 prospective students applied, and 3,988 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 837 enrolled in the school.  5,668 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,106 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,839 plus fees of $1,331. St. Cloud State University is ranked 585 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

St. Cloud State University is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Saint Cloud State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
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SAT 1000/1250
ACT 18/24
GPA 3.4

Applications Accepted

94.3% 
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Applications Due Aug 15, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Minnesota Resident Tuition

$7,839
In State Costs for Saint Cloud State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,331
Room and Board $9,347
Budget for Other Expenses$2,600
Total One Year Cost$22,317

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,679
Out of State Costs for Saint Cloud State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,331
Room and Board $9,347
Budget for Other Expenses$2,600
Total One Year Cost$31,157

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Saint Cloud State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 27%
Education 13%
Communication 8%
Psychology 6%
Social Sciences 5%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174783 IPEDS survey data for Saint Cloud State University.

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