Overview
Student Population
| Location | Saint Cloud, Minnesota |
| Online | stcloudstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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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 5,171 prospective students applied, and 4,656 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,237 enrolled in the school. 8,512 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,416 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $7,394 plus fees of $1,262. St. Cloud State University is ranked 693 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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St. Cloud State University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Saint Cloud State University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#693 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#238 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 934/1194 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.14 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Minnesota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,262 |
| Room and Board | $8,900 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,356 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,262 |
| Room and Board | $8,900 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,648 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.
Current students may use the Saint Cloud State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.