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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

Undergraduate Admissions

Admissions Information

So, you’re ready to expand your horizons with an education that prepares you to succeed in a multicultural world. By applying to St. Cloud State University, you’re taking the first step toward doing just that.

St. Cloud State University CampusYou will be considered for admission based on the following criteria:

  • High school rank
  • GPA
  • Curriculum
  • Test scores
  • Other academic indicators

Start by completing an official application. See your high school counselor for an application or:

Some other steps to remember:

  • The $20 application fee must be submitted with your completed application.
  • Have your high school send a copy of your official transcript to St. Cloud State.
  • Send your ACT score to St. Cloud State.

Familiarize yourself with the application deadlines. Remember, it’s best to apply early.

2008- 2009 Application Deadline
 The application deadline for spring semester 2009 is January 9. Applications for fall semester 2009 are currently open for review.

What our students have to say...

“When I was making my college selection, I lacked direction. In high school, I was big on organizations and not so big on schoolwork. I came to St. Cloud State through the Anoka Ramsey Community College program. By living in the residence halls my first year at St. Cloud State and joining my fraternity, I built confidence in myself. I’ve had opportunities to go to national conventions and to leadership programs, to have people who have mentored me who were successful in college and even beyond. I realized it’s the people you surround yourself with that are the tools for success. It took me until I was about 20 to realize that how well you do in school has to do with the work you put in. That’s a great preparer for the real world.”

Kyle Hartman
Political Science and Public Administration ’08
St. Cloud, Minn.