PublicUrbanSaint Cloud State University
St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud State; SCSU
Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Saint Cloud State University is a public institution in Saint Cloud with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1091, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5.2K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,813 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,485.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Cloud State was founded in 1869 as the Third State Normal School.
- •As more women enrolled and the Old Main building opened in early 1874, the Stearns House was fully converted into a women’s dormitory later that year.
- •In 1898, the school offered a junior college curriculum.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1091
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-4.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,362
Programs (160)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
68%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
38
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average + city premium