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

Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
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%

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%
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
Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
002377
Financial Aid Contact

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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  • ACT or SAT
  • High School Diploma or GED
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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
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 2017, 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:
Associate Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 35% $48,865
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 35% $48,865
Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Accounting and Related Services 77% $57,928
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 73% $51,636
Biological and biomedical sciences 43% $47,319
Biology, General 41% $50,267
Business Administration, Management and Operations 63% $50,849
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 70% $53,581
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology 36% $40,608
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 83% $69,968
Communication and Media Studies 52% $45,574
Communication, journalism, and related programs 52% $45,574
Computer and information sciences and support services 73% $77,511
Computer Engineering 91% $80,090
Computer Science 83% $84,807
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 66% $73,183
Criminal Justice and Corrections 64% $52,350
Education 21% $45,846
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 78% $75,066
Engineering 80% $73,650
Engineering Technology, General 81% $65,657
English Language and Literature, General 55% $40,705
English language and literature/letters 55% $40,705
Finance and Financial Management Services 76% $53,859
Fine and Studio Arts 44% $50,849
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 48% $66,369
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services 64% $52,350
Human Services, General 65% $46,124
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians 79% $64,643
Marketing 72% $59,212
Mechanical Engineering 80% $73,730
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 58% $50,574
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 57% $50,574
Natural resources and conservation 65% $55,483
Natural Resources Conservation and Research 65% $55,483
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 55% $39,337
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 56% $39,808
Physical sciences 76% $49,900
Psychology 38% $43,528
Psychology, General 41% $45,894
Public Health 64% $39,879
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 38% $76,621
Social sciences 42% $48,786
Social Work 65% $46,124
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 21% $39,359
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 21% $45,558
Visual and performing arts 40% $50,849
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 90% $107,315
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 88% $105,885
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology 81% $57,061
Computer and information sciences and support services 85% $79,910
Education 36% $74,233
Educational Administration and Supervision 55% $100,272
Engineering 81% $102,889
Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 83% $93,459
Health professions and related programs 52% $60,792
Psychology 81% $57,061
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians 93% $99,027
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 63% $53,478
Social Work 50% $60,580
Student Counseling and Personnel Services 40% $45,265
Systems Engineering 71% $143,808
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.