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St. Cloud State University

#76 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie)

4 year • St. Cloud, MN

4 year • St. Cloud, MN
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Overview

St. Cloud State University is a public institution that was founded in 1869. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,245 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 100 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. St. Cloud State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #76. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,812; out-of-state tuition and fees are $8,812.


St. Cloud State University is a public institution that was founded in 1869. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,245 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 100 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. St. Cloud State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #76. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,812; out-of-state tuition and fees are $8,812.


At-a-Glance

Setting

N/A

In-state tuition and fees

$8,812

Undergraduate Enrollment

8,245

Acceptance Rate

95%

720 Fourth Avenue S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301

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Admissions

Aug. 15

Application Deadline

95%

Acceptance Rate

SAT Range*

1028-1200

ACT Range*

18-24

High School GPA*

3.3

* These are the average scores of applications admitted to this school. Ranges represent admitted applicants who fell within the 25th and 75th percentile.

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Cost

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,812

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,812

Room & Board

$8,494(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$14,914

$14,300

Annual Cost*

$14,300

Annual Cost*

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,812

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,812

Room & Board

$8,494(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$14,914

*Average in-state cost after aid

Academics

24%

4-Year Graduation Rate

15:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

68%

Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students

Popular Majors

MAJOR

% OF GRADUATES

ALUMNI STARTING SALARY

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

18%

N/A

Health Professions and Related Programs

11%

N/A

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

10%

N/A

Education

9%

N/A

Social Sciences

6%

N/A

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
18% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Health Professions and Related Programs
11% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
10% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Education
9% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Social Sciences
6% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary

* In cases where salary data at the specific major level is unavailable, a general salary for the major category is displayed.

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Students

8,245

Undergraduate Enrollment

Graduate Enrollment

1,848

Total Enrollment

10,093

Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students

4,291

Student Diversity

Gender Distribution

Male46%
Female54%

Ethnic Diversity

24%

Minority Enrollment

24%

Minority Enrollment

63%

White

12%

International

11%

Black

5%

Asian

5%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.

Campus Life

Housing and Dorms

Types of campus housing available:

  • coed dorms
  • apartment for single students
  • special housing for disabled students
  • special housing for international students
  • wellness housing
  • Student Activities

    79+

    Sports Teams

    5

    Fraternities

    4

    Sororities

    After College

    Graduation Rate

    24%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    58%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $29,135

    $43,371

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    $43,371

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    Graduation Rate

    24%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    58%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $29,135

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