Saint Cloud State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,811

2023 Average Net Price

$14,648

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

94.9%

5,026 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

10,514

49.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.6%

664 Graduates

About

Saint Cloud State University is a higher education institution located in Stearns County, MN. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Saint Cloud State University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (111 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 2,172 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Cloud State University. 58.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,362 degrees), 8.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (157 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Cloud State University is $8,811, which is $−15,764 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Cloud State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,841 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Cloud State University is $8,811, which is $15,764 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,648.

In 2023, 47% of undergraduate students attending Saint Cloud State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,811

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Saint Cloud State University was $8,811. The cost of tuition at Saint Cloud State University is $−15,764 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Cloud State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,648

2023 Value

4.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Saint Cloud State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,648. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Saint Cloud State University grew by 4.15%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Cloud State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,950

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Cloud State University was of $9,950 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.45% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Cloud State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at Saint Cloud State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 32.9% with respect to 2022, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Cloud State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Cloud State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2841 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saint Cloud State University received 5,026 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.49% annual growth. Out of those 5,026 applicants, 4,772 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.9% acceptance rate.

There were 10,514 students enrolled at Saint Cloud State University in 2023. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Cloud State University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,772

Accepted Out of 5,026

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Cloud State University was 94.9% (4,772 admissions from 5,026 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 95.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 4.49%, while admissions grew by 4.12%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Cloud State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Cloud State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Cloud State University had a total enrollment of 10,514 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Saint Cloud State University is 5,166 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,348. This means that 49.1% of students enrolled at Saint Cloud State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Cloud State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.5% White, 8.3% Black or African American, 4.34% Hispanic or Latino, 3.48% Asian, 3.22% Two or More Races, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0476% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Cloud State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.6%), followed by White Male (27.8%) and Black or African American Female (5.32%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.8%), followed by White Male (9.9%) and Black or African American Male (2.54%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Cloud State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,514 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Cloud State University is 5,166 and the part-time enrollment is 5,348. This means that 49.1% of students enrolled at Saint Cloud State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Cloud State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Cloud State University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Saint Cloud State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Cloud State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,464 enrolled students
Black or African American
873 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
456 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Cloud State University is 61.5% White, 8.3% Black or African American, 4.34% Hispanic or Latino, 3.48% Asian, 3.22% Two or More Races, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0476% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 742 students (7.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 374 more women than men received degrees from Saint Cloud State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Cloud State University is white (1,362 degrees awarded). There were 8.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (157 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Saint Cloud State University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (111 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Cloud State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (344 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (92 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (124 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Cloud State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,599,314 people), Secondary school teachers (507,971 people), Education administrators (307,762 people), Social workers, all other (265,688 people), and Other managers (253,880 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Cloud State University in 2023 are Education (344 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (92 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (124 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (91 degrees), and Psychology (143 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Cloud State University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Financial examiners

The most specialized majors at Saint Cloud State University are Education (344 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (92 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (124 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (91 degrees), and Psychology (143 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Cloud State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,083,435 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (412,694 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (389,285 people), Individual & family services (270,630 people), and Outpatient care centers (254,455 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Cloud State University.

Most Common (2023)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
106 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
88 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
77 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Cloud State University was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Cloud State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

899

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,273

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 899 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Cloud State University, which is 0.706 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,273).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Cloud State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Cloud State University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 2.08 times more than the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Cloud State University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.33 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from Saint Cloud State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (52.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Saint Cloud State University is Female and White (52.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.602% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,362 degrees awarded
Black or African American
157 degrees awarded
Asian
116 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Cloud State University is white (1,362 degrees awarded). There were 8.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (157 degrees).

3.55% of degree recipients (77 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
850 degrees awarded
White Male
512 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Cloud State University is white female (850 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (512 degrees).

Operations

Saint Cloud State University has an endowment valued at nearly $42.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.18M (2.79%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Saint Cloud State University had a total salary expenditure of 177M. Saint Cloud State University employs 171 Professors, 85 Associate professors and 64 Assistant professors. Most academics at Saint Cloud State University are Male Professor (103), Female Professor (68), and Male Associate professor (51).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Cloud State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 122 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 78 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 58 employees.

Endowment

$42.4M

2023 Endowment

4.48%

growth from 2022

Saint Cloud State University has an endowment valued at about $42.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Cloud State University grew 4.48% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.35M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Cloud State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$91.9M

2023 Salaries

1.43%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Saint Cloud State University paid a median of $91.9M in salaries, which represents 52% of their overall expenditure ($177M) and a 1.43% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.437% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.49% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$33.2M

Instructional Salaries

331

Number of Employees

In 2023, Saint Cloud State University paid a total of $33.2M to 331 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

171 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

122 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Cloud State University were Professor with 171 employees, Associate professor with 85 employees, and Assistant professor with 64 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Cloud State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 122 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 78 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 58 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Cloud State University was Male Professor with 103 employees, Female Professor with 68 employees, and Male Associate professor with 51 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Cloud State University.

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