Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN stcloudstate.edu 5,181 students

Saint Cloud State University's campus sits along the banks of the Mississippi River in the city of Saint Cloud. The student body is known for its focus on career preparation and experiential learning. SCSU offers a blend of undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in business and education. The university's location provides access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities along the river.

Programs

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Earnings

$48,342

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

58/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$10,117

Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Saint Cloud State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 20% of students receive Pell Grants; 25% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$9,772	$39,088
$30K – $48K	$10,298	$41,192
$48K – $75K	$13,125	$52,500
$75K – $110K	$17,908	$71,632
$110K+	$20,104	$80,416
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,117	$40,468

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Saint Cloud State University

32 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →	86	$74,111/yr	High	19.5x
Computer Science Compare across schools →	85	$63,287/yr	Very High	25.2x
Accounting Compare across schools →	79	$58,497/yr	Very High	17.0x
IT Management Compare across schools →	77	$56,987/yr	Very High	16.6x
Finance Compare across schools →	77	$52,502/yr	Very High	16.0x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →	74	$69,943/yr	Very High	23.6x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	73	$70,179/yr	Very High	20.3x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →	71	$77,792/yr	Very High	18.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools →	70	$47,473/yr	High	14.7x
Business Compare across schools →	67	$59,378/yr	High	13.7x
Clinical Laboratory Science Compare across schools →	66	$74,147/yr	Moderate	15.7x
Mental Health Services Compare across schools →	66	$50,058/yr	Moderate	13.9x
Industrial Production Technology Compare across schools →	65	$69,616/yr	Moderate	16.2x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →	64	$49,412/yr	Moderate	13.1x
Marketing Compare across schools →	64	$47,453/yr	Very High	15.0x
Biology Compare across schools →	62	$44,166/yr	High	18.0x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →	59	$43,279/yr	High	10.7x
Clinical Psychology Compare across schools →	58	$42,406/yr	High	11.3x
Social Work Compare across schools →	57	$43,726/yr	Moderate	12.7x
Allied Health Professions Compare across schools →	55	$42,002/yr	Moderate	12.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →	54	$40,580/yr	High	10.3x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	49	$40,279/yr	High	13.1x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →	48	$46,662/yr	High	10.7x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →	47	$43,555/yr	High	12.2x
Political Science Compare across schools →	45	$28,991/yr	Very High	12.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →	43	$33,623/yr	High	11.5x
Public Health Compare across schools →	42	$32,830/yr	High	10.9x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →	39	$30,051/yr	Moderate	11.2x
Design Compare across schools →	35	$34,627/yr	High	7.6x
English Compare across schools →	26	$28,145/yr	Very High	8.4x
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Compare across schools →	26	$24,862/yr	High	9.6x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →	22	$26,332/yr	High	7.4x