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Saint Cloud State University

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Saint Cloud, MN

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Located in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 5,088 undergraduates. Saint Cloud State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 95%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $107,133/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate95%
SAT range1025–1260
ACT range17–25
Undergrads5,088
Yield (admits who enroll)17%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$21,116
4-year grad rate44%
Median earnings, 10yr out$55,813

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans24%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out66%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$62,595/yr
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$44,386/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$76,080/yr
Marketing$74,847/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$70,259/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$64,191/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$56,388/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$103,765/yr
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$80,331/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$48,923/yr
Special Education and Teaching$48,296/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,386/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$107,133/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$90,009/yr
Mechanical Engineering$87,503/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$73,695/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$38,464/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,470/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$78,067/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$59,483/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$58,587/yr
Public Health$50,932/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$66,850/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$56,547/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$59,549/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$54,302/yr
Physical Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology$57,108/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$52,031/yr
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$49,922/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$52,765/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$52,455/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$48,463/yr
Political Science and Government$48,305/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$47,619/yr
Design and Applied Arts$45,990/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$35,421/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,599
Typical room charge$6,220
Typical board charge$3,730

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Saint Cloud State University's acceptance rate?

Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, MN admits approximately 95% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Saint Cloud State University?

Admitted students at Saint Cloud State University typically score between 1025–1260 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Saint Cloud State University?

Admitted students at Saint Cloud State University typically score between 17–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Saint Cloud State University cost?

Saint Cloud State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,116 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Saint Cloud State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Saint Cloud State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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