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St Cloud State University

St. Cloud, Minnesota

10,000 Students on Campus
St. Cloud Location
150,000 Metro Population
10,000 Students on Campus
St. Cloud Location
150,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

Find Your Place at St. Cloud State - in the Heart of Central Minnesota

Life in Central Minnesota offers a blend of outdoor adventure, community warmth, and big-city convenience, all without the stress and high costs of major metro areas. Living here means waking up to the Mississippi river, trails, and fresh air, while still having access to vibrant arts, entertainment, and career opportunities.

At St. Cloud State University, you get the best of it all.
With top-ranked programs like our AACSB-accredited Business school and ACEJMC-accredited Mass Communication program, you’ll stay on track to graduate ready for a career you love.

Feel the energy of Husky pride.
Cheer on our NCAA Division I & II Huskies teams, including our nationally ranked Men’s Hockey team, Volleyball team and Wrestling program!

Ready to see the world?
Study abroad without missing a beat through the St. Cloud State @ Alnwick program, where you can take SCSU courses while living and learning in a real UK castle.

St. Cloud State’s 100-acre campus sits right along the scenic Mississippi River!

Experience the magic of all 4 seasons at your campus!

Castle Campus located in Alnwick England! Live and study in a REAL castle!

Helpful Information

Being a student at St. Cloud State University means learning and living in a scenic riverfront setting with a strong sense of community. SCSU offers hands-on academics, supportive professors, and career-focused programs that keep you on track to graduate. Campus life is active and welcoming, with 200+ clubs, esports, cultural events, outdoor adventures, and a diverse student body. Husky Pride runs deep, especially at nationally recognized Men’s Hockey games that bring campus together. Located in Central Minnesota, SCSU gives you easy access to the Twin Cities and MSP Airport while offering the comfort and affordability of a true college town. With opportunities like the St. Cloud State @ Alnwick program in the UK, students can explore the world while staying connected to their academic goals. It’s a place to find your path, your people, and your future.

Location Information

A Campus on the Mississippi. A Location at the Heart of Minnesota.

St. Cloud State University sits in one of the most striking college settings in the Midwest, our 100-acre campus is located along the banks of the Mississippi River you will experience views of flowing water and tree-lined paths. But the beauty of SCSU’s location goes beyond the scenery. St. Cloud is truly central in Central Minnesota, giving you the perfect balance of a connected, accessible college town.


You’re only about an hour from Minneapolis–St. Paul, meaning big-city concerts, internships, pro sports, and cultural festivals are an easy drive away.


Whether you’re traveling home, heading out for spring break, or flying to your study-abroad destination, Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport is close enough to make travel simple.


St. Cloud offers the comfort and affordability of a mid-sized, friendly community, but with fast access to global opportunities and major employers across the Twin Cities metro.

Academics

TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/07/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/11/2027 - Spring End Date: 04/28/2027

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Mass Communications — Our nationally accredited, award-winning undergraduate program provides a strong foundation for careers in creative media productions, journalism, advertising and public relations. Our award-winning radio and tv stations are fully run by our Mass Comm students.
  • Meterology — SCSU is one of the region's only undergraduate Meteorology program.
  • Software Engineering — The program blends engineering principles, computing skills, project management and software construction supplying you with a comprehensive understanding of the field and preparing you for the workforce or future study.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Castle Campus — One of the only Colleges who has a castle campus located in Alnwick, England. Live and take classes in a real castle.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
OPTIONS:

Honors Access:

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/10/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Not Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $13146
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
  • Host Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Housing Fee
$200
Year
Away
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$0
Year
Away
Optional
Health Service Fee
$75
Term
Away
Optional
Textbook Rental
$0
Term
Away
Optional
Recreation Fee
$40
Term
Away
Optional
Orientation Fee
$75
Year
Away
Mandatory

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/10/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $0
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Student can select any housing on campus and have options between shared and single rooms.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? No
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $0
  • Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: