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St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud State University
SAINT CLOUD, MN . 4 Year 3.5
#1762 in Best Colleges in America
720 FOURTH AVE SOUTH SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301

Overview

St. Cloud State University (SCSU) is located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA. It was founded in 1869 and was originally named "Third State Normal School". The school is located on the banks of the Mississippi River, covers an area of 100 acres, and offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs.

SCSU's mission is to cultivate citizens with global vision and social responsibility by providing high-quality education. The school emphasizes inclusiveness and diversity and is committed to providing students with a supportive and challenging learning environment.

Rankings

  • 97

    #97 in Best Colleges for Information Technology in America

  • 2

    #2 2 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 367

    #367 in Top Party Schools in America

  • Best Colleges for Information Technology in America 97 of 293
  • Top Party Schools in America 367 of 1,512
  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 414 of 1,517

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • B+Value
  • ADiversity
  • CCampus
  • BAthletics
  • B+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • B Location
  • B Dorms
  • BCampus Food
  • B Student Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    221 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Systems Security
    141 Graduates
  • Business
    117 Graduates
  • Nursing
    106 Graduates
  • Communications
    105 Graduates
  • Marketing
    75 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    74 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    73 Graduates
  • Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
    70 Graduates
  • Finance
    67 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 94%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    8
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    5

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,233
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    90%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    47%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,595 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    3,969
  • Undergrads Over 25
    14%
  • Pell Grant
    37%
  • Varsity Athletes
    8%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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