Saint Cloud State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,088 students.
About This School
Saint Cloud State University is a public institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota with approximately 5,088 undergraduate students enrolled. Saint Cloud State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,529 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $48,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
St. Cloud State University (SCSU) is a public university in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1869, the university is one of the largest institutions in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. In the fall of 2023, it enrolled 8,430 undergraduate and 2,084 graduate students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 47% graduation rate and 68% freshman retention rate suggest that many students who start here don't finish, which is a real concern worth discussing before enrolling. On the positive side, the average net price of $14,485/year is genuinely affordable, and median debt at graduation sits at a manageable $14,362 — so if you do complete your degree, you're not buried in loans. Worth considering if you have a clear plan and support system in place, but ask the admissions office directly what resources exist to help students stay on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,088 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Saint Cloud State University
720 Fourth Ave. South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301-4498
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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