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Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State University, or SCSU, is a four year university. It is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system. The university enrolls more than 19,000 students each term. It offers over 60 bachelor’s degree programs and more than 40 Master’s degree programs in diverse fields of study. SCSU is organized into the following academic divisions:
The University operates a radio station, KVSC 88.1 FM. It also has more than 15 Division II sports teams and is a member of the North Central Conference. Husky is their official mascot.
Students attend Saint Cloud State in Saint Cloud, MN, a small city. The school is a public institution. Saint Cloud State degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in media.
Saint Cloud State is selective and does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Saint Cloud State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 16,940 students at the school (as of 2007).
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 Fourth Ave. South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301-4498
General Phone: (320) 308-0121
http://www.stcloudstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 643 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, MIS, international business, entrepreneurship, business, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 577 | liberal arts and sciences, English, geography, economics, political science, sociology, Spanish language, urban studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 536 | elementary school teaching, special ed, kindergarten/preschool teaching, education of learning disabled, education of emotionally disturbed, social studies teaching, education of developmentally delayed, industrial arts teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 273 | community psychology, psychology, counseling psychology, communication disorders, community health services, marriage and family therapy, organizational psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Media | 221 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Science | 162 | biomedical sciences, biology, ecology, meteorology, chemistry, science and society, biochemistry, aquatic biology, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 122 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 91 | social work, public administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 62 | parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management, health and physical education, exercise science |
| Engineering | 52 | electrical engineering, engineering management, mechanical engineering |
| Fine Arts | 41 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 40 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Transportation | 40 | aviation tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | registered nursing |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 35 | real estate |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 22 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Mathematics | 16 | statistics, mathematics |
| Music | 14 | music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | surveying tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | film studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 3 | clinical lab tech, nuclear medical tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Medical Administration | 1 | public health education |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Cloud State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,408 | 89 |
| Master's degree | 376 | 37 |
| Associate's degree | 120 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 111 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 15 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Saint Cloud State had a total enrollment of 16,940 students (14,275 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Saint Cloud State offers campus housing for 3,103 of its 14,275 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Cloud, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,727 | 5,080 | 76% | 2,381 | 47% |
| Men | 3,161 | 2,284 | 72% | 1,121 | 49% |
| Women | 3,519 | 2,783 | 79% | 1,260 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,955 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,097 |
| Room and board | $ 5,592 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,630 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Cloud State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 237700)
Saint Cloud State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 212 | 130 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 67 | 64 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 42 | 44 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 138 | $78,702 | 88 | $71,061 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 76 | $63,173 | 48 | $60,757 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 101 | $56,076 | 85 | $55,313 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $42,952 | 17 | $40,817 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 321 | $67,238 | 238 | $61,198 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 185 | 121 | 306 |
| Football | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Track | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 52 | 95 | 147 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
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
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
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
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Science Teacher Education/General 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
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
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
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
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
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 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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