Admissions Information - United States

Welcome! By applying to a graduate program at St. Cloud State University, you are taking the first step to opening your world even wider.

Graduate students are admitted based on the strength of their application materials. You will be considered for graduate admission based on the following criteria:

• Undergraduate and previous graduate GPA
• GRE or GMAT test scores
  • All master and doctoral degree programs require the GRE or GMAT. Most graduate certificate programs do not require the GRE.
• Statement of Intent
• Recommendation forms
• Beyond unconditional admission, St. Cloud State University also grants conditional and provisional admissions status. 

The first step is to complete an official application:

• Apply online or
• Download application materials to complete and return by mail

To complete the application process you must submit:

1. A completed admission application with a $35 nonrefundable application fee
   
   
2. GRE or GMAT test scores (dependent on area of study). The St. Cloud State Testing Center administers the GRE and GMAT.
   
   
3. Three recommendation forms (PDF) (For suggestions on how to secure strong recommendations, click here).
   
   
4. Required transcripts - it is very IMPORTANT to READ these details.
   
   
5. Statement of intent (PDF)
   
   
6. Any additional application materials required by your chosen program

Start early as it takes time to acquire documents necessary to complete your application. Please familiarize yourself with the application deadlines for your area of study.