Students attend Saint Cloud State in St. Cloud, Minnesota, a small city. The school is a public institution. Saint Cloud State degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in media.
Saint Cloud State is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Saint Cloud State is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 15,954 students at the school (as of 2005).
Saint Cloud State values student athletics, and belongs to the North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Cloud State University
720 4th Ave S As209
Saint Cloud, MN 56301-4498
General Phone: (320) 308-0121
Admissions Phone: (320) 308-2244
Financial Aid Phone: (320) 308-2047
http://www.stcloudstate.edu
Saint Cloud State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 596 | liberal arts and sciences, English, geography, economics, speech and rhetoric, sociology, history, political science, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 573 | elementary school teaching, special ed, educational administration, kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, school librarian, ... |
| Business And Management | 573 | marketing, business management, finance, accounting, MIS, international business, entrepreneurship, insurance, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 233 | community psychology, psychology, counseling psychology, community health services, communication disorders, marriage and family therapy, organizational psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Media | 199 | mass communication |
| Science | 148 | biomedical sciences, biology, meteorology, science and society, ecology, biotechnology, biochemistry, physics, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 88 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 71 | social work, public administration, adult development and aging |
| Transportation | 56 | aviation tech |
| Engineering | 47 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 41 | parks and recreation studies, health and physical education, sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Fine Arts | 28 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 27 | registered nursing |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 27 | real estate |
| Mathematics | 24 | statistics, mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 17 | environmental studies |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Music | 9 | music, music performance |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 9 | clinical lab tech, radiation therapist |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | surveying tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | film studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | public health education |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Cloud State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,312 | 90 |
| Master's degree | 347 | 33 |
| Associate's degree | 109 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 31 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 26 | 5 |
In 2005, Saint Cloud State had a total enrollment of 15,954 students (13,558 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 88% |
| Wisconsin | 7% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Saint Cloud State offers campus housing for 3,100 of its 13,558 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Cloud, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,033 | 4,473 | 74% | 2,205 | 49% |
| Men | 2,835 | 1,973 | 70% | 1,001 | 51% |
| Women | 3,198 | 2,500 | 78% | 1,204 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (320) 308-2244
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,322 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,894 |
| Room and board | $ 4,688 |
| Room charge | $ 3,340 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,348 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,300 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Cloud State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 237700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (320) 308-2047
Saint Cloud State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 153 | $75,126 | 72 | $69,314 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 77 | $59,207 | 59 | $57,334 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 81 | $52,422 | 65 | $50,897 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $42,656 | 19 | $40,189 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 316 | $64,914 | 215 | $57,884 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 175 | 106 | 281 |
| Football | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| Track | 11 | 22 | 33 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 47 | 70 | 117 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Meteorology
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Cloud State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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