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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN
2.7Above Average
95%
Open Admissions
46%
Graduation
About Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud State University is a public four-year institution located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. With an enrollment of approximately 5,181 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 95%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 46%. Graduates earn a median salary of $55,813 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $14,485 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
95%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
46%
Enrollment
5,181
Total students
Median Earnings
$55,813
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,117
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,117
Per year
Average Net Price
$14,485
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1010–1275
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
18 – 25
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1010
Median
1130
75th
1275
4001600
SAT Math
25th
500
Median
560
75th
660
200800
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
21
75th
25
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$10,117/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$14,485/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$57,940
10-Year Earnings
$558,130
ROI Multiple
9.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Saint Cloud State University
Student Outcomes
46%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$56k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
5,181
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
