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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

Undergraduate Admissions

The World of St. Cloud State

Your world is about to change. At St. Cloud State University, we understand that having a child go off to school impacts the whole family.  You can take comfort in knowing that your student is attending an institution that:

  • Lauwrence HallOffers a smart investment in a global education from a highly accredited institution where tuition is significantly lower than comparable private institutions and even large public universities.
  • Places teaching first. That means our faculty members will know not only your student’s name, but his or her passions, strengths and weaknesses. They’ll be paying attention—steering your student toward a wealth of opportunities, from clubs and organizations to internships, study abroad experiences and research projects.
  • Secures safe—and fun—living options for students, from traditional residence halls to suites to apartment-style living.
  • Offers an ideal location in a community that’s been ranked the 11th most family friendly city in the nation by Reader’s Digest. At the same time, they’ll have the opportunity to be within just over an hour’s drive to the Twin Cities and all that this urban setting has to offer.
  • Provides more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs to choose from so there are plenty of worlds to explore and new options to discover.
  • Offers outlets for creativity and school spirit through nearly 250 student clubs and organizations—as well as varsity sports, like our NCAA Division I men’s and women’s ice hockey teams.
  • Welcomes a diverse, 17,500-strong student population from 40 states and nearly 1,100 international students from about 80 countries.
  • Prepares students for a world of opportunities after graduation: 92 percent of our available graduates are employed in a field related to their major within one year—and 15 percent attend graduate school within one year of graduation and even more do so within five years.

If you have questions now or in the future, simply let us know. We’re not just here for your student. We’re here for the whole family.