Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002377
- Phone: (320) 308-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
90.04%FINANCIAL AID RATE
86%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
20:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
34FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,447Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
Virtual Tour of Campus
School Map
Saint Cloud State University
1540 Northway Drive, Saint Cloud, MN
SCSU, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. Nearly nineteen thousand students enroll at SCSU yearly.
Areas of study available at SCSU include but are not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Studies
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to SCSU. A score in a range of 926 to 1203 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of about 90% of which only 40% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at stcloudstate.edu.
The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $7,800, while nonresidents pay $16,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $4,600 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.
SCSU offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
Students may take a look at the school's http://www.stcloudstate.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Saint Cloud State University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Saint Cloud State University has a total student population of about 14,000, with undergraduate students making up about 87% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $13,800. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $20 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $7,400-$8,900
- Out-of-State: $16,000-$18,820
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $290-$350 per unit
- Out-of-State: $620-$750 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 86% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 73% | $5,553 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 61% | $7,910 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Saint Cloud State University may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Saint Cloud State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Basketball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Track and Field (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Football (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Saint Cloud State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Science (B)
- Biology (B, M)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Biotechnology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Elementary Education (B)
- Special Education (B, C, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- Early Childhood Education (B)
- Higher Education Administration (C, D, M)
- Guidance Counselor (C, M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (M)
- Kindergarten and Preschool Education (C)
- Physical Education
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist
Engineering
Engineering Technology
- Engineering Management (M)
- Industrial Technology (B)
- Survey Technology (B, C)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Statistics (B)
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
- Public Administration (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- International Relations (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Geography (B)
- Cartography and GIS (C)
- Urban Studies (B)
- Social Science
Transportation and Materials Moving
- Aviation (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Saint Cloud State University.
- Metropolitan State University in Virginia, MN (67 miles away)
- University of Minnesota - Morris in Duluth, MN (86 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - River Falls in Platteville, WI (89 miles away)
- Minnesota State University - Mankato in North Mankato, MN (97 miles away)
- Southwest Minnesota State University in Saint Paul, MN (109 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002377
- Phone: (320) 308-5000
- School Homepage