Saint Cloud State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1626 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #437 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #392 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #646 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 59 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 8,430
- Graduates
- 2,084
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.stcloudstate.edu
Saint Cloud State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Saint Cloud State University has an acceptance rate of 95% and is among the 30% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 94% | 95% |
| Applicants | 5,026 | 2,180 | 2,846 |
| Admissions | 4,772 | 2,058 | 2,714 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 847 | 361 | 486 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 50 | 18 | 32 |
3,760 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,824 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
19 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint Cloud State University are 970-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
304 or 34%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint Cloud State University are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6464 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1240 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 873 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 742 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 456 (4%) |
| Asian | 366 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 339 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,348
- Students receiving aid
- 81%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,811 | $9,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,811 | $9,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,811 | $14,130 |
| Fee in-district | $1,306 | $1,184 |
| Fee in-state | $1,306 | $1,184 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,306 | $1,184 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,116 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,630 |
| Room charge | $5,980 |
| Meal charge | $3,650 |
Saint Cloud State University majors
Saint Cloud State University has granted 1,329 bachelor's degrees across 80 programs, 505 master's across 41 programs, and 19 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Cloud State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 75 | 46 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 111 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 106 | 3 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 88 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 41 | 34 | ||
| Finance, General | 73 | |||
| Psychology, General | 71 | |||
| Social Work | 43 | 27 | ||
| Computer Science | 48 | 17 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 53 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 45 | 4 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 20 | 26 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 45 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 41 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 34 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 34 | |||
| Community Psychology | 21 | 13 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 32 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 32 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 29 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | 19 | ||
| Accounting | 28 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 13 | 13 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 24 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | 4 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 22 | |||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 21 | |||
| Public Administration | 21 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 16 | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | 6 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | 6 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 17 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 16 | |||
| Communication, General | 15 | |||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 15 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 15 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 14 | |||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 14 | |||
| Economics, General | 13 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 13 | |||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 2 | 11 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | 10 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 12 | |||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 12 | |||
| Graphic Design | 11 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 11 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 11 | |||
| Meteorology | 11 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 10 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 9 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 9 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 9 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 9 | |||
| Sociology, General | 9 | |||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 8 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | 3 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 7 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 7 | |||
| Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis | 6 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | |||
| Gerontology | 6 | |||
| Real Estate | 6 | |||
| Statistics, General | 6 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 5 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Music, General | 5 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 4 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 4 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 3 | |||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 3 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |||
| Geography | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | |||
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | |||
| Engineering Design | 1 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 111 | 1,329 | 505 | 19 |
Saint Cloud State University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 42% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Cloud State University has published 4,511 scientific papers with 99,316 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Engineering, Sociology, Biology, Physics, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 63 | 178 |
| 1993 | 59 | 201 |
| 1994 | 68 | 227 |
| 1995 | 79 | 319 |
| 1996 | 57 | 346 |
| 1997 | 68 | 358 |
| 1998 | 85 | 405 |
| 1999 | 71 | 423 |
| 2000 | 72 | 523 |
| 2001 | 119 | 680 |
| 2002 | 111 | 839 |
| 2003 | 129 | 1144 |
| 2004 | 106 | 1179 |
| 2005 | 113 | 1329 |
| 2006 | 114 | 1674 |
| 2007 | 143 | 1963 |
| 2008 | 180 | 2322 |
| 2009 | 172 | 2725 |
| 2010 | 165 | 3177 |
| 2011 | 165 | 3746 |
| 2012 | 159 | 4255 |
| 2013 | 158 | 4634 |
| 2014 | 123 | 4958 |
| 2015 | 241 | 4960 |
| 2016 | 198 | 4856 |
| 2017 | 117 | 4952 |
| 2018 | 112 | 5277 |
| 2019 | 139 | 5885 |
| 2020 | 134 | 6368 |
| 2021 | 133 | 6965 |
| 2022 | 123 | 6618 |
| 2023 | 100 | 6878 |
| 2024 | 82 | 6270 |
Saint Cloud State University alumni
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Richard Dean Anderson
- Occupations
- ice hockey playeractortelevision actorfilm actortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Richard Dean Anderson is an American actor. He began his television career in 1976, playing Jeff Webber in the American soap opera series General Hospital, and then rose to prominence as the lead actor in the television series MacGyver (1985–1992). He later appeared in films such as Through the Eyes of a Killer (1992), Pandora's Clock (1996), and Firehouse (1997).
-
John Hawkes
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
John Hawkes is an American actor. He is the recipient of two Independent Spirit Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
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ODB
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Jessica Nora Kresa is an American professional wrestler, actress, entrepreneur, and former collegiate ice hockey player, better known as ODB (One Dirty Bitch). Best known for her time in TNA Wrestling, she is a four-time TNA Women's Knockout Champion, and a one-time TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion.
-
Dan Bakkedahl
- Occupations
- comediantelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Dan Bakkedahl is an American actor and improvisational comedian. He is best known for starring as Tim Hughes on the CBS sitcom Life in Pieces, as Congressman Roger Furlong on the HBO series Veep, and as Steve Nugent in the FX comedy series Legit. From 2005 to 2007, he was a correspondent for three seasons on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He additionally has recurring roles on the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs, the HBO Max comedy series Made for Love, and the Netflix comedy Space Force.
General info
| Alternative names | St. Cloud State SCSU St. Cloud State University |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1869 |
| Motto | A Tradition of Excellence and Opportunity |
| Colors | cardinal red, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 914 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 720 Fourth Ave. South Saint Cloud, Minnesota, 56301-4498 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 69,000 |
| Phone | 3203080121 |