Saint Cloud State University (SCSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,642
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	94%
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, SCSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that SCSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Saint Cloud State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SCSU is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Minnesota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at SCSU is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SCSU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

94.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,170

Cost of attendance at Saint Cloud State University in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,010

Cost of attendance at Saint Cloud State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Saint Cloud State University received on average $6,233 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,233

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	348	37%	$4,488	$1,561,705
Other Federal Grant	610	65%	$3,537	$2,157,355
State Grant/Scholarships	451	48%	$2,859	$1,289,401
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	413	44%	$3,456	$1,427,170
Total Grant & Scholarships	782	83%	$6,233	$4,873,926

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Cloud State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Cloud State University students is 47.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.3%.

47.2%

asian 29.6% 50 students
African American 28.6% 36 students
white 51.0% 631 students
unknown 66.7% 6 students
hispanic 39.1% 27 students
International Students 70.7% 70 students
Mixed Race 29.0% 18 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Saint Cloud State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Cloud State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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