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720 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
United States

https://www.stcloudstate.edu
3203080121
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The following information should help you understand the cost of attending college. Keep in mind that most students receive a financial aid package (grants and scholarships) which lowers their out-of-pocket cost. This is reflected on the net price information, if available.
Living On-Campus
22,414
Living Off-Campus
22,414
Living with Family
16,970
The amounts above pertain to first-time full-time undergraduate students and include tuition and fees, housing and meals, transportation, and personal expenses. Use these estimated amounts as a reference for building your annual budget for attending this institution.
Average Net Price $13,615 / year

This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.

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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000: $10,758
$30,001-$48,000: $11,493
$48,001-$75,000: $13,126
$75,001-$110,000: $16,844
Over $110,000: $18,780

This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.

Student/Faculty Ratio
20:1
Size of Student Body
10,742
Average Class Size
18
Graduate Students Enrolled
1,795
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Breakdown by Race
Black or African American: 11%
Hispanic: 5%
Asian: 6%
White: 64%
Two or more races: 3%
International Students: 11%
Unknown: 1%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 24%
20 to 24: 55%
25 to 34: 15%
35 to 44: 4%
45 and Older: 2%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 49%
Women: 51%
New entering students who are transfers
42%

Student Success

Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs
46%
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Completers within 6 years by race
Black or African American: 29%
Hispanic: 38%
Asian: 29%
White: 49%
Two or more races: 27%
Completers within 6 years by gender
Men: 47%
Women: 45%
Retention Rate
67%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time: 62%
Part-time: 40%
St. Cloud
Suburban
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$5,019

The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.

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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid: $2,656
Institutional grant aid: $3,112
Federal grant aid: $2,597
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $9,287
$30,001-$48,000: $8,810
$48,001-$75,000: $6,495
$75,001-$110,000: $2,195
Over $110,000: $874
School Scholarships
Yes
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Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
002377
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Financial Aid Contact
Mike Uran
mturan@stcloudstate.edu
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This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Associate's Degree: $17,511
  • Bachelor's Degree: $26,000
  • Graduate Certificate: $27,725
  • Master's Degree: $35,000
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Associate's Degree: 67%
  • Undergraduate Certificate: 75%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 66%
  • Graduate Certificate: 69%
  • Master's Degree: 51%
  • Doctorate: 36%

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  • Accepts dual credits
  • Accepts exam-based credits
  • Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines

Rolling Admissions Deadline

Fall and Spring, Two weeks prior to classes beginning

Financial Aid Application Deadline

First-year students must be admitted before March 1st to be considered for academic scholarships, which are awarded through the Office of Admissions. No additional application required. Endowed scholarships may require additional application information.

Admissions Contact
John Brown
jebrown@stcloudstate.edu
(320)308-1663
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2020, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
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Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Accounting and Related Services 82% $66,895
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 57% $65,453
Biological and biomedical sciences 51% $51,102
Biology, General 48% $55,676
Business Administration, Management and Operations 44% $58,520
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 62% $62,604
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology 41% $46,626
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 80% $85,828
Communication and Media Studies 48% $50,537
Communication, journalism, and related programs 48% $50,537
Computer and information sciences and support services 60% $77,408
Computer Engineering 78% $86,873
Computer Science 75% $80,555
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 54% $70,037
Criminal Justice and Corrections 60% $68,835
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology 46% $49,009
Education 19% $51,334
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 71% $79,866
Engineering 75% $79,764
Finance and Financial Management Services 68% $55,598
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services 60% $68,835
Human Services, General 49% $52,540
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians 73% $80,897
Marketing 50% $65,876
Mechanical Engineering 74% $76,495
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 51% $55,147
Psychology 47% $50,739
Psychology, General 51% $53,622
Public Health 53% $54,018
Social sciences 40% $46,506
Social Work 49% $52,540
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 12% $42,844
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 27% $56,704
Visual and performing arts 35% $44,448
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations 75% $125,769
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 75% $123,763
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology 62% $61,274
Computer and information sciences and support services 66% $96,317
Education 30% $76,818
Educational Administration and Supervision 55% $99,064
Engineering 57% $121,191
Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 48% $89,825
Health professions and related programs 52% $62,426
Human Services, General 58% $69,008
Psychology 62% $61,274
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 72% $58,197
Social Work 57% $67,996
Student Counseling and Personnel Services 35% $56,166
This profile features institution-wide data. Be aware that some categories may not be showing and that data is suppressed when reporting is for 10 or less students. Most data and terminology is sourced from IPEDS. To learn more about each section, please refer to Data Sources.