Saint Cloud State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1572 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #427 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #382 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #623 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 60 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 8,569
- Graduates
- 1,851
- 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 29% 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% | 95% | 95% |
| Applicants | 4,810 | 2,243 | 2,567 |
| Admissions | 4,583 | 2,136 | 2,447 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 742 | 335 | 407 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 29 | 7 | 22 |
3,789 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,587 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
21 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1027
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint Cloud State University are 1027-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
322 or 42%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint Cloud State University are 18-24 (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 | 6540 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1206 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 820 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 638 (6%) |
| Asian | 438 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 419 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 324 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.1%) |
| 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
- $6,042
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,811 | $9,127 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,811 | $9,127 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,695 | $13,549 |
| Fee in-district | $1,306 | $818 |
| Fee in-state | $1,306 | $818 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,306 | $818 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,599 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,950 |
| Room charge | $6,220 |
| Meal charge | $3,730 |
Saint Cloud State University majors
Saint Cloud State University has granted 1,553 bachelor's degrees across 84 programs, 489 master's across 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 99 | 26 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 56 | 60 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 109 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | 98 | 6 | |
| Social Work | 60 | 36 | ||
| Finance, General | 94 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 88 | |||
| Psychology, General | 75 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 63 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 55 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 53 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 47 | 6 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 50 | |||
| Community Psychology | 29 | 17 | ||
| Computer Science | 39 | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 40 | |||
| Communication, General | 40 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 38 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 19 | 19 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 35 | 3 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 34 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | 19 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 30 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 | 4 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 27 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 18 | 7 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 6 | 19 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 20 | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | |||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 18 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 17 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 17 | |||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 16 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | 6 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 15 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 | |||
| Public Administration | 15 | |||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 15 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 14 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | 4 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 13 | |||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 13 | |||
| Economics, General | 13 | |||
| Graphic Design | 13 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 13 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 12 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 12 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 11 | |||
| History, General | 9 | 2 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 10 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 10 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 10 | |||
| Statistics, General | 10 | |||
| Engineering Design | 9 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 9 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 8 | |||
| Real Estate | 8 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 6 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 6 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 6 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 5 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 5 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Meteorology | 5 | |||
| Physics, General | 5 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | |||
| Applied Economics | 4 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis | 4 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | |||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 4 | |||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 3 | |||
| Environmental Science | 3 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3 | |||
| Geography | 3 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |||
| Gerontology | 3 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 3 | |||
| Sociology, General | 3 | |||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 3 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |||
| Science, Technology and Society | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 2 | |||
| Women's Studies | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 111 | 1,553 | 489 | 13 |
Saint Cloud State University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 42% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Cloud State University has published 4,085 scientific papers with 73,476 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 44 | 106 |
| 1992 | 59 | 147 |
| 1993 | 54 | 160 |
| 1994 | 67 | 178 |
| 1995 | 76 | 260 |
| 1996 | 49 | 275 |
| 1997 | 65 | 293 |
| 1998 | 78 | 348 |
| 1999 | 65 | 342 |
| 2000 | 65 | 429 |
| 2001 | 110 | 547 |
| 2002 | 106 | 675 |
| 2003 | 119 | 909 |
| 2004 | 99 | 933 |
| 2005 | 104 | 1103 |
| 2006 | 110 | 1338 |
| 2007 | 134 | 1631 |
| 2008 | 169 | 1844 |
| 2009 | 164 | 2275 |
| 2010 | 143 | 2611 |
| 2011 | 150 | 3028 |
| 2012 | 146 | 3597 |
| 2013 | 143 | 4022 |
| 2014 | 112 | 4217 |
| 2015 | 221 | 4194 |
| 2016 | 195 | 3938 |
| 2017 | 95 | 3836 |
| 2018 | 104 | 4078 |
| 2019 | 115 | 4398 |
| 2020 | 117 | 4730 |
| 2021 | 119 | 5165 |
| 2022 | 108 | 4829 |
| 2023 | 83 | 4740 |
Saint Cloud State University alumni
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Richard Dean Anderson
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actoractorice hockey playervoice actor
- Biography
-
Richard Dean Anderson is a retired 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
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
John Marvin Perkins, known professionally as John Hawkes, is an American actor. He is the recipient of two Independent Spirit Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
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ODB
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Jessica Nora Kresa is an American professional wrestler and actress 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.
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Dan Bakkedahl
- Occupations
- comedianvoice actortelevision 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 | 918 |
| 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 |