- Acceptance rate: 95% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–615 reading and writing, 515–645 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–25 composite
- Average net price: $14,648 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Saint Cloud State University reported: an acceptance rate of 95% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–25.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Saint Cloud State University reviews each application.
Saint Cloud State University GPA requirements
Saint Cloud State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Saint Cloud State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Saint Cloud State University acceptance rate
Saint Cloud State University admitted 5,665 of 5,976 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 95%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Saint Cloud State University is a public 4-year university in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, with 8,738 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Saint Cloud State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 510 | 570 | 615 |
| SAT Math | 515 | 560 | 645 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | 15 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1092 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Saint Cloud State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Saint Cloud State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,648 a year at Saint Cloud State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Saint Cloud State University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Saint Cloud State University admitted 95% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Saint Cloud State University?
Saint Cloud State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into Saint Cloud State University?
Saint Cloud State University's acceptance rate was 95% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,665 of 5,976 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do Saint Cloud State University students have?
The middle 50% of Saint Cloud State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–615 in reading and writing and 515–645 in math; ACT composite 17–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Saint Cloud State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Saint Cloud State University admitted 95% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Saint Cloud State University test optional?
Check Saint Cloud State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Saint Cloud State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 1% sent SAT scores and 22% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Saint Cloud State University?
A lot: Saint Cloud State University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Saint Cloud State University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,648 a year at Saint Cloud State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Saint Cloud State University look at legacy status?
No. Saint Cloud State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Saint Cloud State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Saint Cloud State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Saint Cloud State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Saint Cloud State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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