Saint Cloud State University is a public 4-year college in Saint Cloud, Minnesota with 5,088 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants, costs an average of $16,062 a year after grants and graduates 45% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Saint Cloud State University acceptance rate and admissions
Saint Cloud State University admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 510 to 615, math 515 to 645). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Saint Cloud State University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $10,858 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $10,970 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $24,841 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $16,062 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $16,062 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,779 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Saint Cloud State University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Saint Cloud State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $59,509 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $19,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 33% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Saint Cloud State University majors and what graduates earn
Saint Cloud State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 64 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($107,133).
All 64 majors at Saint Cloud State University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Saint Cloud State University
35 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 35 graduate programs
Trade and career programs at Saint Cloud State University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 5,088 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 54% women, 46% men
- 18 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Cloud State University?
Saint Cloud State University admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Saint Cloud State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $10,858 for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $16,062 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Cloud State University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 510 to 615 in reading and writing and 515 to 645 in math, and 17 to 25 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Saint Cloud State University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Saint Cloud State University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Cloud State University?
45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Saint Cloud State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $59,509 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.