St. Cloud State University

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Established in 1869, St. Cloud State University has grown into the largest campus in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system and the second-largest university in the state of Minnesota.

TYPE OF COLLEGE: A four-year, public, residential, liberal arts and sciences university with 47 academic departments

LOCATION: A 100-acre campus in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on the Mississippi River, about an hour from Minneapolis and St. Paul

POPULATION: St. Cloud, which has more than 60,000 residents, is the core city of a three-county Metropolitan Statistical Area with a 2006 population of 182,784

STUDENTS: Fall 2007 enrollment of 16,882, including 1,741 graduate students

ACADEMICS: 175 majors, minors and pre-professional programs; more than 50 graduate programs, including an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration

CALENDAR: Two 15-week semesters and a summer session that offers more than 900 courses and enrolls nearly 6,000 students

FACULTY: 98 percent of classes are taught by professors; 84 percent hold the highest degree in their field

STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 19:1

RESIDENTIAL LIFE: 3,100 students are housed in nine residential communities

ACTIVITIES: Nearly 250 clubs and organizations

ATHLETICS: Nine men’s teams and 10 women’s teams compete at the NCAA Division II level in the North Central Conference; the Division I women’s and men’s hockey teams compete in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association; club sports include rugby, crew, lacrosse, cycling and more

RECREATION: Offerings include fitness, aquatics, intramurals, rock climbing, outdoor activities and a challenge course; facilities include two pools, two gymnasiums, 200-meter track, year-round turf field, two ice sheets, bowling alley, dance studio, ball diamonds and a student recreation center

COST FOR 2007-08: In-state tuition, room and board is $12,670

FINANCIAL AID: Students receive more than $80 million in scholarships, grants, loans and student work opportunities each year

Our world is as big or small as you’d like it to be.

Our campus is compact, so you can quickly get where you need to be.
Our dedicated faculty places teaching first.
SCSU is one of the most highly accredited universities in the Upper Midwest.
We offer more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
There are a wealth of opportunities, from engaging internships to study abroad experiences.
You’ll sit side-by-side with international students. Nearly 1,000 come from more than 80 nations. You’ll learn from them. They’ll learn from you.

At St. Cloud State University, you’ll never feel like you’re going it alone. We have a variety of student services in place to ensure you make the most of your world. If you need assistance mapping your route, there’s help for that, too, at the Advising Center. Whether you’re studying international business overseas in Singapore or helping your residence hall’s Community Council organize a sledding outing, your world at St. Cloud State University is sure to be an adventure in the making.

Receive a Global Education

A global education at St. Cloud State University means acquiring the skills and knowledge to maneuver successfully in the 21st Century. That’s why we offer study abroad opportunities in about 20 countries. If you want to provide dental examinations for children in Guatemala, we’ll help you make that happen. If you want to study British culture at the Alnwick Castle in England, where the Harry Potter movies were filmed, we can get you there, too.

A global education at St. Cloud State University starts with your desire to know and experience a world larger than your own.

Campus Cultural Events
Participate in events offered by our international programs, organizations and student services and you’ll quickly gain insights into new places and novel ideas.
International Study Abroad Programs
Living and studying in another country will broaden your horizons and change the way you think. The University makes these opportunities affordable and extraordinary. Visit the Center for International Studies to learn more.
Student Organizations
Pursue your personal interests by participating in our clubs and organizations. Explore political and social ideas. Expand your literacy in a culture and language. Develop your talents in a sport or recreation activity. Enhance your interpersonal skills in a Greek sorority or fraternity.

What our students have to say...

Justin Wetzel “If there’s a club or organization that you’re interested in, and it doesn’t exist, you can start it at St. Cloud State. I started the pre-dental club here and we went to Guatemala. We administered fluoride treatments, did checkups, and scheduled appointments for children and their parents to see the dentist we were working with. We even built a house while we were down there. We have more access to do things like starting a club because we’re a small enough college. St. Cloud State is so condensed. If you need to talk to somebody, you can. You don’t have to take a car trip to see them.”

Justin Wetzel
Biomed ’07
Bismarck, N.D.

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	A-Z Index \| News \| Library \| Technology \| Support St. Cloud State \| St. Cloud State University Home Admissions Academics Student Life About SCSU Athletics Alumni & Friends Experience Our World Academics @ SCSU Financing your Education Visit Campus Admissions Information Success Stories Contact Information Undergraduate Admissions Home "SCSU has introduced me to a wide variety of people & cultures I hadn't been exposed to before." -Breanna Jacobs Experience Our World Established in 1869, St. Cloud State University has grown into the largest campus in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system and the second-largest university in the state of Minnesota. TYPE OF COLLEGE: A four-year, public, residential, liberal arts and sciences university with 47 academic departments LOCATION: A 100-acre campus in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on the Mississippi River, about an hour from Minneapolis and St. Paul POPULATION: St. Cloud, which has more than 60,000 residents, is the core city of a three-county Metropolitan Statistical Area with a 2006 population of 182,784 STUDENTS: Fall 2007 enrollment of 16,882, including 1,741 graduate students ACADEMICS: 175 majors, minors and pre-professional programs; more than 50 graduate programs, including an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration CALENDAR: Two 15-week semesters and a summer session that offers more than 900 courses and enrolls nearly 6,000 students FACULTY: 98 percent of classes are taught by professors; 84 percent hold the highest degree in their field STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 19:1 RESIDENTIAL LIFE: 3,100 students are housed in nine residential communities ACTIVITIES: Nearly 250 clubs and organizations ATHLETICS: Nine men’s teams and 10 women’s teams compete at the NCAA Division II level in the North Central Conference; the Division I women’s and men’s hockey teams compete in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association; club sports include rugby, crew, lacrosse, cycling and more RECREATION: Offerings include fitness, aquatics, intramurals, rock climbing, outdoor activities and a challenge course; facilities include two pools, two gymnasiums, 200-meter track, year-round turf field, two ice sheets, bowling alley, dance studio, ball diamonds and a student recreation center COST FOR 2007-08: In-state tuition, room and board is $12,670 FINANCIAL AID: Students receive more than $80 million in scholarships, grants, loans and student work opportunities each year Our world is as big or small as you’d like it to be. Our campus is compact, so you can quickly get where you need to be. Our dedicated faculty places teaching first. SCSU is one of the most highly accredited universities in the Upper Midwest. We offer more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs. There are a wealth of opportunities, from engaging internships to study abroad experiences. You’ll sit side-by-side with international students. Nearly 1,000 come from more than 80 nations. You’ll learn from them. They’ll learn from you. At St. Cloud State University, you’ll never feel like you’re going it alone. We have a variety of student services in place to ensure you make the most of your world. If you need assistance mapping your route, there’s help for that, too, at the Advising Center. Whether you’re studying international business overseas in Singapore or helping your residence hall’s Community Council organize a sledding outing, your world at St. Cloud State University is sure to be an adventure in the making. Receive a Global Education A global education at St. Cloud State University means acquiring the skills and knowledge to maneuver successfully in the 21st Century. That’s why we offer study abroad opportunities in about 20 countries. If you want to provide dental examinations for children in Guatemala, we’ll help you make that happen. If you want to study British culture at the Alnwick Castle in England, where the Harry Potter movies were filmed, we can get you there, too. A global education at St. Cloud State University starts with your desire to know and experience a world larger than your own. Campus Cultural Events Participate in events offered by our international programs, organizations and student services and you’ll quickly gain insights into new places and novel ideas. International Study Abroad Programs Living and studying in another country will broaden your horizons and change the way you think. The University makes these opportunities affordable and extraordinary. Visit the Center for International Studies to learn more. Student Organizations Pursue your personal interests by participating in our clubs and organizations. Explore political and social ideas. Expand your literacy in a culture and language. Develop your talents in a sport or recreation activity. Enhance your interpersonal skills in a Greek sorority or fraternity. What our students have to say... “If there’s a club or organization that you’re interested in, and it doesn’t exist, you can start it at St. Cloud State. I started the pre-dental club here and we went to Guatemala. We administered fluoride treatments, did checkups, and scheduled appointments for children and their parents to see the dentist we were working with. We even built a house while we were down there. We have more access to do things like starting a club because we’re a small enough college. St. Cloud State is so condensed. If you need to talk to somebody, you can. You don’t have to take a car trip to see them.” Justin Wetzel Biomed ’07 Bismarck, N.D. Admissions (contact information) 720 4th Avenue South - St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498 Page Revised: 10/8/2008 Phone: (320) 308-2244 © 2008 St. Cloud State University Site Map \| Map & Directions \| Contact SCSU \| Accreditations St. Cloud State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. St. Cloud State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.