Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN · Public
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Saint Cloud State University admitted 94.8% of applicants university-wide (5,665 of 5,976).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 94.8% | 5,665 | 5,976 |
| In-state | 91.3% | 2,544 | 2,785 |
| Out-of-state | 95.5% | 405 | 424 |
| International applicants | 98.2% | 2,712 | 2,763 |
| Men | 95.7% | 2,736 | 2,860 |
| Women | 94.0% | 2,929 | 3,116 |
Of 5,665 admitted students, 938 enrolled (16.6% yield).
Saint Cloud State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1070–1210
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 17–25
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.30–3.30
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Saint Cloud State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $22,241/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,245 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $11,996 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $22,241/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $8,909 |
| $30k–48k | $9,871 |
| $48k–75k | $12,034 |
| $75k–110k | $14,781 |
| Over $110k | $18,989 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
Saint Cloud State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- ACT/SAT Scores (optional)
- Personal Statement (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- ACT/SAT Scores (optional)
- Personal Statement (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Saint Cloud State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Saint Cloud State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Own portal member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $55,813
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 40.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 70%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,058
- At graduation
Saint Cloud State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2027-08-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Saint Cloud State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (0%), Psychology (0%), Visual & performing arts (0%).
Student–faculty ratio: 20:1 · 62% of class sections have under 20 students.
Saint Cloud State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.