Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN · City · 5,088 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Saint Cloud, MN, 56301-4498 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
65 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$21,116
Out-of-state COA
$21,116
Avg net price
$13,529
Room & board
$10,596
In-state tuition
$10,245
Out-of-state tuition
$10,245
Books & supplies
$1,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,909
$30–48k
$9,871
$48–75k
$12,034
$75–110k
$14,781
$110k+
$18,989
Admissions
Admit rate
95%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1092
Reading 510–615
Math 515–645
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 17–25
English 15–23
Math 17–24
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
44%
1st-yr retention
71%
Transfer-out rate
33%
Consumer completion
51%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
48%
Transferred
34%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
17%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,215
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,813
Median debt
$21,058
Monthly loan payment
$223
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$25,162
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,500
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
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Student : Faculty ratio
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Pell grant recipients
22%
First-generation
27%
Median family income
$51,641
Independent students
19%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
21%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
5%
Black
13%
Asian
4%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
14%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,215
10 years after entry
$55,813
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Institutional
Endowment
$47M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
64%
Avg faculty salary
$11,863/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,755
Federal loan rate
24%
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