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F A S T F A C T S
Location | St Cloud
Population | 202,577
Enrollment | 10,164
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Host Payment

Term Dates
Fall | 08/25-12/11
Spring | 01/12-05/06

St. Cloud State University

St Cloud, MN

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

Diverse students with over 1,200 international students & 25% students of color

Experience the magic of all 4 seasons at your campus

About This Campus

Find your place at St. Cloud State! At SCSU, college is more than classes, it’s your launchpad. Explore bold ideas, challenge your thinking, and discover what drives you. With top programs like our AACSB-accredited Business and ACEJMC-accredited Mass Communication, you’ll stay on track to graduate and launch your career. Campus life is always buzzing with 200+ clubs, esports, outdoor adventures, and cultural events nearly every weekend. Cheer on our NCAA Division I & II Huskies teams—including our nationally ranked Men’s Hockey team! Want to study abroad? Take your SCSU courses in the St. Cloud State @ Alnwick program while living in a real UK castle! Join 10,000+ students who call SCSU home. Your next chapter starts here.

Location Information

St. Cloud State’s 100-acre campus sits along the scenic Mississippi River, just an hour from the Twin Cities and steps from downtown St. Cloud. Enjoy parks, trails, and river views alongside vibrant restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and music venues. Whether you’re into city life, outdoor escapes, or both, St. Cloud offers the perfect blend of urban energy and natural beauty.

2025-2026 Chance of Placement
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Campus Availability & Deadlines

2026-2027 Chance of Placement
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Understand Chances of Placement

Academics

Registration

Campus Catalog
When will I register? According to class standing
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Closed Programs
Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Lab Sciences, and Recreation and Sports Management.

Limitations
Education

Notable Academic 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.

Special Programs

St. Cloud State @ Alnwick

Options
Honors Access: Yes
Study Abroad Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Actuarial Science, African American Studies... ++ show all

Accounting, Actuarial Science, African American Studies, African Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Art, Art Education, Art History, Asian American Studies, Astrophysics, Athletic Training, Biochemistry, Biology/Life Science, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Broadcasting, Business Information Systems, Business Management, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Chemistry, Choral Music, Coaching, Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Studies, Community Health, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Counseling, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Data Processing, Digital Arts, Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia, Drawing, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, East Asian Studies, Ecology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education, Engineering Physics, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Ethnic Studies, Film, Finance/Banking, Fine Art, Forensic Science, Geography, German, Gerontology, Global Studies, Graphic Design, Health Administration, Health Education, Historic Preservation, History, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, International Relations, Journalism, Kinesiology, Land Use Planning and Management, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Military Sciences, Molecular Biology, Music, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Operations Management, Organizational Communications, Painting, Performance and Directing, Performing Arts: Voice, Philosophy, Photo Journalism, Photography, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Piano, Political Economy, Political Science, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Psychology, Public Relations, Real Estate, Religious Studies/Theology, Rural Sociology, Sculpture, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address, Statistics, Studio Art, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Technology Education, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Tourism Management, Urban Planning, Visual Arts, Web Design, Women and Gender Studies

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

General Eligibility Requirements
No students accepted from NSE members within my own state

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 500.00 paper or 61.00 Internet
IELTS: must have a score of 5.50

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept on Host Pay

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Host Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/17/24
Finances

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students

Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
Estimated cost: $5060.
Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Host Payment: 18

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

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Housing Deposit	$200	Year	Host & Home	Mandatory
Recreation Fee	$40	Semester	Host & Home	Optional
Health Service Fee	$75	Semester	Host & Home	Optional
Parking Fee	$174	Semester	Host & Home	Optional
Orientation Fee	$75	Year	Host & Home	Mandatory
Online Course Fee	$36.84	Credit Hour	Host & Home	Mandatory
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Important Notes: Parking: Cost will depend on which lot you are assigned. More information found here: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/parking/parking-permits.aspx Some majors will require additional fees per credit. Those costs are found here under the "tuition per credit (undergraduate and graduate) tab: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/srfs/finances/cost-of-attendance.aspx Fees can be reviewed here: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/srfs/finances/cost-of-attendance.aspx

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/17/24
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

On-Campus Housing
Approximate cost: $4930 (includes meals)

Off-Campus Housing

Off-Campus Housing
Approximate monthly cost: $750
Proximity to campus: 1
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

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

Meal Plans

Campus Meal Plans
Meal purchase is not required for on campus living.

Notes About Meal Plans
All meal plans come with 4 guest passes and 1 reusable to-go container. More information about meal plans can be found here: https://dineoncampus.com/stcloud/residential-meal-plans

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/17/24
Important Notes about Health Insurance
Not required for domestic students. International students will need to purchase insurance as part of the program.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $1,200 per semester.

Requirements

Other Health Related Comments
https://www.stcloudstate.edu/medicalclinic/default.aspx

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.

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