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Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota · Public

94%acceptance rate
968–1150SAT middle 50%
17–23ACT middle 50%
$14,648average net price, in-state

Saint Cloud State University admitted 94% of 4,927 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 968–1150 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 46% of students graduate within six years.

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Early decision and early action

Saint Cloud State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Saint Cloud State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • GPA

Important

  • Test scores

Considered

  • Essay
  • Recommendations

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.20 GPA. 9.0% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.07%
  • 3.75–3.9913%
  • 3.50–3.7414%
  • 3.25–3.4914%
  • 3.00–3.2414%
  • 2.50–2.9928%
  • 2.00–2.499%
  • Under 2.00.8%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $23,747 in-state and $23,747 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,648 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$9,772
  • $30–48k$10,298
  • $48–75k$13,125
  • $75–110k$17,908
  • $110k+$20,104

Quick answers

What is Saint Cloud State University’s acceptance rate?

Saint Cloud State University admitted 94% of applicants: 4,646 of 4,927 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

What SAT score do you need for Saint Cloud State University?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 968 to 1150, with a median around 1070. A score at or above 1070 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

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