Saint Cloud State University

https://www.stcloudstate.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,811

2024 Average Net Price

$14,735

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

94.8%

5,976 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

10,732

45.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

39.2%

484 Graduates

About

Saint Cloud State University is a higher education institution located in Stearns County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Saint Cloud State University were General Business Administration & Management (102 degrees awarded), Engineering & Industrial Management (86 degrees), and Computer & Information Systems Security (36 degrees).

In 2024, 2,201 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Cloud State University. 58% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,374 degrees), 8.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (154 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Cloud State University is $8,811, which is $−15,189 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Cloud State University is $8,811, which is $15,189 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,735.

In 2024, 50% of undergraduate students attending Saint Cloud State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,811

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saint Cloud State University was $8,811. The cost of tuition at Saint Cloud State University is $−15,189 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$14,735

2024 Value

0.594%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Saint Cloud State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,735. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Saint Cloud State University grew by 0.594%.

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

$9,630

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Cloud State University was of $9,630 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.22% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at Saint Cloud State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6.38% with respect to 2023, when 47% 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.

Admissions

Saint Cloud State University received 5,976 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 18.9% annual growth. Out of those 5,976 applicants, 5,665 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.8% acceptance rate.

There were 10,732 students enrolled at Saint Cloud State University in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Cloud State University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,665

Accepted Out of 5,976

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Cloud State University was 94.8% (5,665 admissions from 5,976 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 94.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 18.9%, while admissions grew by 18.7%.

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 (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Cloud State University in 2024 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 10,732 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Saint Cloud State University is 4,923 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,809. This means that 45.9% 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 59.8% White, 8.61% Black or African American, 4.09% Hispanic or Latino, 3.42% Two or More Races, 3.41% Asian, 0.335% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0373% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Cloud State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.5%), followed by White Male (26.5%) and Black or African American Female (5.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.4%), followed by White Male (11%) and Black or African American Male (3.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Cloud State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,732 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Cloud State University is 4,923 and the part-time enrollment is 5,809. This means that 45.9% of students enrolled at Saint Cloud State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

71%

2024 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2024)

White
6,415 enrolled students
Black or African American
924 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
439 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Cloud State University is 59.8% White, 8.61% Black or African American, 4.09% Hispanic or Latino, 3.42% Two or More Races, 3.41% Asian, 0.335% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0373% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 892 students (8.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 351 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 (1,374 degrees awarded). There were 8.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (154 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Saint Cloud State University is General Business Administration & Management (102 degrees awarded), followed by Engineering & Industrial Management (86 degrees) and Computer & Information Systems Security (36 degrees).

In 2024, 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 Engineering Technologies (133 degrees awarded), Education (315 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (92 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 (1,628,967 people), Secondary school teachers (510,298 people), Other managers (350,660 people), Education administrators (333,697 people), and Social workers, all other (266,754 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Cloud State University in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (133 degrees awarded), Education (315 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (92 degrees), Communications (91 degrees), and Psychology (154 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Physicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Saint Cloud State University are Engineering Technologies (133 degrees awarded), Education (315 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (92 degrees), Communications (91 degrees), and Psychology (154 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (3,188,589 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (512,021 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (396,991 people), Outpatient care centers (290,898 people), and Individual & family services (286,624 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.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

94 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Saint Cloud State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 94 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

925

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,276

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 925 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Cloud State University, which is 0.725 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,276).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Cloud State University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 2.23 times more than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Cloud State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.31 times more than the 62 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 25% 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, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,374 degrees awarded
Black or African American
154 degrees awarded
Asian
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Cloud State University is white (1,374 degrees awarded). There were 8.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (154 degrees).

3.91% of degree recipients (86 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,637 degrees awarded
White Female
1,578 degrees awarded
White Female
1,349 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Cloud State University is white female (1,637 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,578 degrees).

Operations

Saint Cloud State University has an endowment valued at nearly $47.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.73M (3.67%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Saint Cloud State University had a total salary expenditure of 185M. Saint Cloud State University employs 166 Professors, 79 Associate professors and 47 Assistant professors. Most academics at Saint Cloud State University are Male Professor (99), Female Professor (67), and Male Associate professor (43).

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 114 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 70 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 69 employees.

Endowment

$47.2M

2024 Endowment

11.3%

growth from 2023

Saint Cloud State University has an endowment valued at about $47.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Cloud State University grew 11.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.29M higher 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

$89.1M

2024 Salaries

3.12%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Saint Cloud State University paid a median of $89.1M in salaries, which represents 48.1% of their overall expenditure ($185M) and a 3.12% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.43% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.437% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$32.6M

Instructional Salaries

305

Number of Employees

In 2024, Saint Cloud State University paid a total of $32.6M to 305 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, 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 114 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 70 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 69 employees.

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