Saint Cloud State University
720 Fourth Ave. South
Saint Cloud MN 56301
(320) 308-0121
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Small
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
16,921 (15,612 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
23 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
75% / 25%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
46% / 54%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
89% / 11%
- In-State / Out-of-State
91% / 9%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,330
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$13,844
- Room & Board$6,016
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
66%
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,612
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$24,484
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants6,106
- Students Admitted
5,245
(86%)
- Students Enrolled2,376
(39%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class6%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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Latin American Studies
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biotechnology
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Ecology
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Commerce, General
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Insurance
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Management Information Systems, General
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Real Estate
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer and Information Systems Security
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
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Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments
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Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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German Language Teacher Education
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Health Teacher Education
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Engineering
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Computer Engineering, General
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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Surveying Technology/Surveying
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Communication Disorders, General
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Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Public Health Education and Promotion
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
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History
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History, General
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Statistics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Gerontology
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International/Global Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Science, Technology and Society
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Hydrology and Water Resources Science
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Community Psychology
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Anthropology
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Cartography
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Economics, General
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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Transportation and materials moving
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Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Film/Cinema Studies
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants6,106
- Students Admitted
5,245
(86%)
- Students Enrolled2,376
(39%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class6%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class23%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class63%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$35
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline06/01
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,330
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$13,844
- Room & Board$6,016
- Books & SuppliesN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$186
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$411
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid66%
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,612
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$24,484
- Federal Grants24%$3,283
- Pell Grants23%$2,617
- Other Federal Grants19%$930
- State & Local Grants31%$2,006
- Institutional Grants21%$2,517
- Federal Loans57%$3,490
- Non-Federal Loans31%$6,109
Questions, Answers and Advice
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