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Saint Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU

Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498

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Known for business — excellent value

Saint Cloud State University is a public institution in Saint Cloud with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1091, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.2K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,813 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,485.

Established
1869
Mascot
Blizzard T. Husky
Type
Public university
Conference
Northern Sun
Division
Division II

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95%Acceptance
1091SAT Avg
5,181Students
17:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$55,813Earnings 10yr
$14,485Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Saint Cloud State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1091

Reading & Writing
470620
Math
500660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1825

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1091

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,117
Tuition (out-of-state)$10,117
Room & Board$9,630
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$21,389
Average Net Price$14,485
Median Debt at Graduation$21,058
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,772
$30–48K$10,298
$48–75K$13,125
$75–110K$17,908
$110K+$20,104

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,485

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,362

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (160)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,181
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 13%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.9%
Freshman Retention67.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,215
8 Years$51,694
10 Years$55,813

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,300
Men
$55,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#86

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from MN state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
59 mi(102 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
354 mi(614 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
413 mi(716 min)

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