St. Cloud,
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About St Cloud State University
St. Cloud State University is a public, state university in the suburb of St. Cloud, Minnesota. St Cloud State University was founded in 1869. The university enrolls around 10,401 students per year, including 8,581 undergrads.
St Cloud State University Acceptance Rate
In 2022, St Cloud State University accepted 94% of applicants. In 2022, 3,988 out of 4,228 total applicants were accepted.
| St. Cloud State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 94% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 0% |
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St. Cloud State University is located in the town of St. Cloud, Minnesota, near Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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College Info
St Cloud State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to St Cloud State University is Aug 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to St Cloud State University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
St Cloud State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
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and Less
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St Cloud State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$21,378
In State$31,262
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,812
$18,696
Fees
$1,306
$1,306
Housing
$9,860
$9,860
Books
$1,400
$1,400
Student Life
Wondering what life at St Cloud State University is like? There are approximately 10,401 students enrolled at St Cloud State University, including 8,581 undergraduate students and 1,820 graduate students. 58% percent of students attend school full-time, 90% percent are from MN and 10% percent of students are from other states.
58%
Full Time42%
Part Time90%
In State10%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
10,401
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
94%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$10,118
Out-of-State
$20,002
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 15
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