Saint Cloud State University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Saint Cloud, MN
0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Overview

Total enrollment

10,732

Location Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Website stcloudstate.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, approximately 65 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul, St. Cloud State University occupies a 100-acre campus along the west bank of the Mississippi River. The campus combines historic granite buildings from its 1869 founding as a normal school with modern academic facilities and residential halls that accommodate students in traditional dormitory and suite-style housing. As Minnesota's second-largest public university, SCSU offers comprehensive undergraduate programs with particular strengths in business, education, and engineering, along with select master's and doctoral degrees. The university maintains specialized facilities including the Integrated Science and Engineering Laboratory Facility and the National Hockey and Event Center, supporting its NCAA Division I men's and women's hockey programs, while other athletic teams compete at the Division II level.

See my Chances for Admission

Ratings

St. Cloud State University is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Saint Cloud State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Learn how rankings are calculated

Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1025/1260
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/25
GPA 3.4

Acceptance Rate

94.8%

Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 16.6%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

Very Low

Low

Average

High

Very High

Extreme

View Admission Requirements

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$10,245

Costs for Saint Cloud State University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$10,245
Books and Supplies		$1,400
Other Fees		$1,434
Room and Board		$10,596
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,600
Total One Year Cost		$26,275

View Tuition & Financial Aid Details

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

View Post Graduation Outcomes

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Saint Cloud State University are Business, Education, and Communication. 27% of students major in Business, 13% in Education, and 8% in Communication.