More selective than 9% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
2% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 34% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Saint Cloud State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Saint Cloud State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Saint Cloud State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 615 |
| SAT math | 515 | 645 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1025 | 1260 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Saint Cloud State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 95% | 510–615 | 515–645 | 17–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 95% | 470–620 | 500–660 | 18–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Saint Cloud State University compared with other Minnesota colleges?
Saint Cloud State University has the 33rd-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | St Catherine University | 92% | 61% | $19,764 |
| 29 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | 93% | 66% | $11,704 |
| 30 | The College of Saint Scholastica | 93% | 71% | $27,846 |
| 31 | University of Northwestern-St Paul | 93% | 68% | $27,705 |
| 32 | Herzing University-Minneapolis | 94% | 47% | $16,670 |
| 33 | Saint Cloud State University | 95% | 40% | $13,529 |
| 34 | Metropolitan State University | 99% | 44% | $16,863 |
| 35 | Dunwoody College of Technology | 99% | 66% | $26,939 |
| 36 | North Central University | 99% | 66% | $25,817 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at Saint Cloud State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Saint Cloud State University admissions questions
What is the Saint Cloud State University acceptance rate?
Saint Cloud State University accepts 95% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,772 of 5,026 applicants were admitted.
Does Saint Cloud State University require the SAT or ACT?
Saint Cloud State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 2% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 34% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Cloud State University?
The middle 50% of Saint Cloud State University enrolled first-year students scored 1025–1260 on the SAT and 17–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Saint Cloud State University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (897 of 4,772).
Is Saint Cloud State University getting harder to get into?
Saint Cloud State University accepted 95% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 95% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Saint Cloud State University overview