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St. Cloud State University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 45%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at St. Cloud State University are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Saint Cloud State University students
Race Percent of Students
White
73%
Black
7%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
6%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
7%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 26% more female students than male students enrolled at Saint Cloud State University with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, St. Cloud State University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Saint Cloud State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
44%
Women
56%
Enrollment by gender for Saint Cloud State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
4,757
Women
5,975

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 31%

St. Cloud State University draws 69 percent of students from Minnesota, 10 percent from other states, and 21 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Minnesota, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Saint Cloud State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
69%
Out of State
10%
Foreign
21%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$66,422 per year

34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

10,732
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 13.3%
Part-time undergraduates 17.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174783.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026