School Information

31.3
Total Cost $16,430
Total Enrollment 18,123
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 23 : 1

Saint Cloud State University

http://www.stcloudstate.edu
720 Fourth Ave. South, Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498
(320) 308-0121

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and service, fostering scholarship and enhancing collaborative relationships in a global community.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Saint Cloud State University, 77.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 41.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,975), and 48% receive loans ($6,117 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,016. Off campus it is around $6,016.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Saint Cloud State University is $11,187 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Saint Cloud State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,330
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $13,845
Tuition Graduate in State $5,780
Tuition Graduate Out of State $9,037
Living Costs
Saint Cloud State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $16,430
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $23,945
Total Expense In State Off Campus $16,430
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,414
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $23,945
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $17,929
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,025 people applied to Saint Cloud State University. Of the applicants, 87.0% were admitted (94.0% male & 81.0% female ) and 45.0% accepted (41.0% male and 49.0% female)

Of the 16,186 undergraduate students at Saint Cloud State University, 25.0% are part-time. A majority (86.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 64.0% of the 1,937 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     91.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     71.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     51.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     18.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     45.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     50.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 10
Admissions Office Phone (320) 308-4287
Admissions Office Email world2scsu@stcloudstate.edu
Admissions Office Address 720 Fourth Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.stcloudstate.edu/scsu4u/transfer/admissionrequirements.asp
Admissions Website http://www.stcloudstate.edu/admissions/default.asp (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.stcloudstate.edu/scsu4u/admissions/default.asp
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to Saint Cloud State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Saint Cloud State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 2
Latin American Studies 0
Women's Studies 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 133 8
Aquatic Biology/Limnology 1
Biochemistry 18
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 33 5
Biomedical Sciences, General 56
Biotechnology 9
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology 2
Ecology 16 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 673 66
Accounting 107
Business Administration and Management, General 183 63
Business/Commerce, General 2
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 21
Finance, General 132
Insurance 5
International Business/Trade/Commerce 22
Management Information Systems, General 30
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 149
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 3
Real Estate 19
Tourism and Travel Services Management 3
Communication, journalism, and related programs 206 12
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 58
Mass Communication/Media Studies 148 12
Computer and information sciences and support services 21 10
Computer and Information Sciences, General 11 10
Computer and Information Systems Security 1
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 9
Education 143 305 88
Art Teacher Education 13
Biology Teacher Education 3
Chemistry Teacher Education 3
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 10
Curriculum and Instruction 14
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms 2
Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments 5
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 23
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed 21
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 19
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 24
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 26 8
Educational/Instructional Media Design 2 4
Elementary Education and Teaching 114
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 16 2
French Language Teacher Education 1
Health Teacher Education 4
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 7
History Teacher Education 1
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 36 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 2 1
Music Teacher Education 5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 19
Reading Teacher Education 23
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist 12
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
Social Studies Teacher Education 24
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 52 30
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 6
Engineering 47 5
Computer Engineering, General 3
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 20 1
Manufacturing Engineering 4
Mechanical Engineering 20 4
Engineering technologies/technicians 13 19
Engineering/Industrial Management 19
Surveying Technology/Surveying 13
English language and literature/letters 59 29
English Language and Literature, General 59 29
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 21
French Language and Literature 1
German Language and Literature 5
Spanish Language and Literature 15
Health professions and related clinical sciences 11 99 29
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
Communication Disorders, General 16 19
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 41
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 5 10
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 3
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 34
Public Health Education and Promotion 1
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 6 2
History 15 7
History, General 15 7
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 120 119 15
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 120 119 15
Mathematics and statistics 11
Mathematics, General 4
Statistics, General 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1 19 9
Gerontology 1
International/Global Studies 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 6
Science, Technology and Society 15 3
Natural resources and conservation 17
Environmental Science 1
Environmental Studies 16
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 43 17
Health and Physical Education, General 16
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 27
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14
Philosophy and religious studies 6
Philosophy 6
Physical sciences 30
Chemistry, General 10
Geology/Earth Science, General 4
Hydrology and Water Resources Science 2
Meteorology 10
Physics, General 4
Psychology 214 65
Clinical Psychology 16
Community Psychology 106
Counseling Psychology 39
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 10
Psychology, General 108
Public administration and social service professions 89 14
Public Administration 7
Social Work 82 14
Security and protective services 75 19
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 2
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 75 17
Social sciences 164 8
Anthropology 12
Applied Economics 6
Cartography 2
Economics, General 37
Geography 43
International Relations and Affairs 15
Political Science and Government, General 30
Social Sciences, General 3
Sociology 19
Urban Studies/Affairs 5
Transportation and materials moving 31
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 31
Visual and performing arts 79 7
Art/Art Studies, General 10
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Film/Cinema Studies 13
Fine/Studio Arts, General 41
Music Performance, General 1 7
Music, General 9
 
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