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Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud State University is a medium, public institution located in Saint Cloud, mn. Founded in 1869, Saint Cloud State University offers undergraduate degrees in 172 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
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8,738 undergraduates
$10,117 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Saint Cloud State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 94.8%
SAT score average 1092
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.30
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

August
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Saint Cloud State University is known for one of its top majors: Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Communication and Media Studies
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,117
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,630
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,600
Cost of attendance* $23,747
Average financial aid package $16,572
Estimated cost $7,175 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $10,117
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,630
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,600
Cost of attendance* $23,747
Average financial aid package $16,572
Estimated cost $7,175 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Saint Cloud State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,738, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

10,732

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
21%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

720 Fourth Ave. South, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
3023080121
https://www.stcloudstate.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Nepalese student association

Residence hall association

International student association

College panhellenic council

Kvsc - campus radio station

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Saint Cloud State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Saint Cloud State University?

Saint Cloud State University is located in Saint Cloud, mn.

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Cloud State University? 

The acceptance rate for Saint Cloud State University is 95%.

What’s the average GPA for Saint Cloud State University?

The average high school GPA for Saint Cloud State University students was 3.30.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Saint Cloud State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Saint Cloud State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $94,988.

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