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Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MNPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 95% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Saint Cloud State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Saint Cloud, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 95%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
95% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading510 - 615
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math515 - 645
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 25
1typical 50% range36
95%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Engineering6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,749
Earnings 5yr: $114,415
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,714
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,133
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,765
Earnings 5yr: $106,149
Debt: $27,360
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,729
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,009
Earnings 5yr: $99,535
Debt: $30,088
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,503
Earnings 5yr: $86,091
Debt: $27,090
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,470
Earnings 5yr: $82,809
Debt: $29,000
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,331
Earnings 5yr: $71,369
Debt: $25,250
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,831
Earnings 5yr: $67,395
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,067
Earnings 5yr: $67,441
Debt: $28,882
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,080
Earnings 5yr: $73,029
Debt: $27,175
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,633
Earnings 5yr: $73,664
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $75,043
Earnings 5yr: $59,676
Debt: $23,350
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,847
Earnings 5yr: $64,751
Debt: $23,450
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,695
Earnings 5yr: $69,521
Debt: $16,084
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,259
Earnings 5yr: $68,815
Debt: $24,250
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,318
Earnings 5yr: $62,758
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,850
Earnings 5yr: $56,967
Debt: $21,500
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,864
Earnings 5yr: $65,255
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,529
In-State Tuition$10,245
Out-of-State Tuition$10,245
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
22%
Pell Grants
24%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,215
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,813
Completion Signals
40%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
71%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,362
Est. Monthly Payment
$155/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
27%
Part-Time Share
21%
Avg Family Income
$64,449
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