Saint Cloud State University
Public university · Saint Cloud, MN · 5,088 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
95%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1025–1260
ACT (middle 50%)
17–25
Average net price
$16,062
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$24,841
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
44%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Saint Cloud State University?
Saint Cloud State University accepts about 95 of every 100 applicants (95%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1025 and 1260 on the SAT. A score at or above 1260 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1025, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 17–25.
The latest federal data says Saint Cloud State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Saint Cloud State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Saint Cloud State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $24,841 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,062 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $10,858 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$10,858
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$10,858
- Room & board$10,970
- Total cost of attendance$24,841
- Average net price after grants$16,062
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Computer Science, Education.
Saint Cloud State University FAQ
- What is Saint Cloud State University's acceptance rate?
- 95% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Saint Cloud State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1025–1260. Aim for 1260 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Saint Cloud State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 17–25.
- Is Saint Cloud State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Saint Cloud State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Saint Cloud State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Saint Cloud State University cost?
- About $24,841 a year before aid; $16,062 on average after grants.
- What is Saint Cloud State University's FAFSA school code?
- 002377. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Saint Cloud State University receives your information.
- What is Saint Cloud State University's graduation rate?
- 44% of students finish within six years.
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