Saint Cloud State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1566 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #429 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #383 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #637 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 59 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 8,738
- Graduates
- 1,994
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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% | 96% | 94% |
| Applicants | 5,976 | 2,860 | 3,116 |
| Admissions | 5,665 | 2,736 | 2,929 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 892 | 423 | 469 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 46 | 14 | 32 |
3,789 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,126 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
13 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1025
or below
75% of them
had 1260
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint Cloud State University are 1025-1260 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
210 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint Cloud State University are 17-25 (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 | 6415 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1289 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 924 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 892 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 439 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 367 (3%) |
| Asian | 366 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (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
- $7,036
- Students receiving aid
- 87%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,811 | $9,662 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,811 | $9,662 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,811 | $9,662 |
| Fee in-district | $1,434 | $1,262 |
| Fee in-state | $1,434 | $1,262 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,434 | $1,262 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,117 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,596 |
| Room charge | $6,398 |
| Meal charge | $4,198 |
Saint Cloud State University majors
Saint Cloud State University has granted 1,243 bachelor's degrees across 83 programs, 612 master's across 42 programs, and 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | 102 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 61 | 36 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 94 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 81 | 6 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 86 | |||
| Social Work | 55 | 30 | ||
| Psychology, General | 78 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 76 | |||
| Computer Science | 34 | 25 | ||
| Finance, General | 49 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 47 | |||
| Community Psychology | 24 | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 41 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 37 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 37 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 36 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 36 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 33 | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 28 | 7 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 32 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 6 | 22 | ||
| Communication, General | 28 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | 7 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 25 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17 | 7 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 18 | 3 | ||
| Graphic Design | 21 | |||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 5 | 15 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 20 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 19 | |||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 18 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 14 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 16 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 16 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | 7 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 14 | |||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 14 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | 8 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 | 8 | ||
| Meteorology | 13 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | 6 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 | 6 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 12 | |||
| Economics, General | 10 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 10 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 9 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 9 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 8 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 8 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 8 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 8 | |||
| Statistics, General | 8 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | |||
| Music, General | 7 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 7 | |||
| Public Administration | 7 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Engineering Design | 6 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 6 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 6 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 5 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 5 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |||
| Environmental Science | 4 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 4 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 4 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Women's Studies | 4 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 3 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 3 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | |||
| Geography | 3 | |||
| Gerontology | 3 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |||
| Real Estate | 3 | |||
| Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis | 2 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 2 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 2 | |||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | |||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 2 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 94 | 1,243 | 612 | 13 |
Saint Cloud State University has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 36% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Cloud State University has published 4,560 scientific papers with 103,706 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 59 | 206 |
| 1994 | 68 | 230 |
| 1995 | 79 | 321 |
| 1996 | 57 | 349 |
| 1997 | 68 | 359 |
| 1998 | 85 | 404 |
| 1999 | 71 | 424 |
| 2000 | 73 | 523 |
| 2001 | 119 | 677 |
| 2002 | 111 | 838 |
| 2003 | 130 | 1147 |
| 2004 | 105 | 1175 |
| 2005 | 113 | 1328 |
| 2006 | 114 | 1670 |
| 2007 | 143 | 1954 |
| 2008 | 180 | 2319 |
| 2009 | 172 | 2718 |
| 2010 | 167 | 3174 |
| 2011 | 166 | 3747 |
| 2012 | 159 | 4252 |
| 2013 | 158 | 4591 |
| 2014 | 123 | 4972 |
| 2015 | 242 | 4960 |
| 2016 | 198 | 4864 |
| 2017 | 117 | 4963 |
| 2018 | 112 | 5291 |
| 2019 | 140 | 5903 |
| 2020 | 134 | 6383 |
| 2021 | 133 | 6980 |
| 2022 | 123 | 6629 |
| 2023 | 101 | 6898 |
| 2024 | 82 | 6351 |
| 2025 | 58 | 5455 |
Saint Cloud State University alumni
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Richard Dean Anderson
- Occupations
- ice hockey playerfilm actortelevision actoractortelevision 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 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 | 867 |
| 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 |