St. Cloud State University

President Earl H. Potter III

Welcome

From my first day on the campus of St. Cloud State University, I knew coming here was the right decision.  Our 16,800 students have come from Minnesota and every corner of the world to invest in an education that inspires, challenges and prepares them to be globally competitive.

I’m pleased to hear them echo my pride in being part of this exciting learning community on the banks of the Mississippi River.

Our broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs are nationally recognized and nationally accredited.  Our faculty – as diverse as our students – is committed to academic excellence and relevant teaching.  Whether in front of a classroom or seated next to students in a laboratory, our professors are dedicated to helping students explore their possibilities and achieve their potential.

Our nearly 250 student organizations offer students the chance to tackle new personal challenges and develop their talents.  Our study-abroad programs in 20 countries offer exhilarating, life-altering experiences. 

Located in the state’s fastest-growing metropolitan area just an hour northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota’s second largest university offers 175-plus majors, minors and pre-professional programs.

In 1869 our first students came from neighboring farms and towns to learn how to teach Minnesota schoolchildren.

Today’s students, including more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations, come seeking an affordable education to prepare them for a wide range of career choices.  What they discover is a world of opportunities to explore new possibilities, new ideas and new perspectives to prepare them for life.

Our students are forever changed by their St. Cloud State experience.